skidded

Example Sentences

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The victims' vehicle, which was leading an official convoy of five cars, skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine, he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Back in April, the S&P 500 skidded to the edge of bear-market territory, defined as a drop of 20% or more.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Stocks in Europe and Asia skidded; the two regions are more exposed to Middle Eastern energy supply disruptions than the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

But there was no reprieve for Treacy, as he skidded out midway through the full race under no pressure.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

On fire, the car skidded across the patio and over the slate walk, singeing the grass as it wheeled and bounced across the yard.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott