sidewards

Example Sentences

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"This needs to be a very precise regulatory tool and not a sledgehammer, otherwise it might take football sidewards, or even backwards, rather than forwards."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023

She swung sidewards, on one wing, and onlookers thought it was a bank; but suddenly there was a roar.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was not looking at her but far away sidewards across the spreading hill.

From The Crock of Gold by Stephens, James

Down to the city they went dancing and singing; among the streets and the shops telling their sunny tale; not heeding the malignant eyes and the cold brows as the sons of Balor looked sidewards.

From The Crock of Gold by Stephens, James

But they must always endeavour—and here I differ from General von Schlichting—to range themselves forwards and sidewards of their own Army.

From Cavalry in Future Wars by Goldman, Charles Sydney