skidded
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Chip stocks skidded Wednesday after Warsh said that anyone expecting the Fed would tolerate inflation running above its 2% goal “would be disappointed.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The ball skidded against the dirt and deflected off the base over Bryce Harper’s head.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
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
Finally, the flow of floodwater slowed, and when the robot skidded to a stop, she was in an ice cavern.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
