sideways

Example Sentences

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The rear flicked sideways as he went over the crest at the start of the braking point, and as he corrected, the car fishtailed, sending the front towards the barriers.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Things have mostly gone sideways since October but this is the first true bitcoin bear market we’ve seen since the ETFs launched,” said Seyffart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate were moving sideways.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Nereyda quickly turned her phone sideways and hit record.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Gazing at the men, I step sideways, inching toward the saddle.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes