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[skid] / skɪd /


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It was no surprise when this coincided with the team’s 18-game winless streak—the longest skid of any team in the salary-cap era began in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Atlanta snapped a three-game skid and ended Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It is still 52% higher over the past year and is on a current six week losing streak, its first since an eight week skid between last January-March.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Police officers are analysing skid marks on Jupiter Island's 30mph South Beach Road to gauge the speed of the 82-time tour winner's car while attempting his ill-fated overtake manoeuvre.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The shoe stand was in skid row—a street of ancient buildings with cheap rooming houses and bars.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin




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