skidding

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The agency’s rules touch virtually every facet of transportation safety, including regulations that keep airplanes in the sky, prevent gas pipelines from exploding and stop freight trains carrying toxic chemicals from skidding off the rails.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

If you do start skidding, stay calm, steer into the skid and avoid sudden movements like hitting the brakes.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Brent crude futures moved 1.3% higher to $59.68 a barrel, after skidding Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Ogier crashed after skidding round a leafy corner, sending his car head-over-heels into a tree and losing a front wheel.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

Her knees skidding across the floor, her hand reaching for her weapon.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo