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
Brent crude futures moved 1.3% higher to $59.68 a barrel, after skidding Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
As UBS analyst Robin Farley has pointed out, in her Neutral-rating notes, the KKR deal will only prove wise if the motorcycle maker can turn around its skidding sales.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
It appeared that the helicopter augered into the dirt embankment on the side of the highway, tearing up weeds with its tail rotor before skidding across five freeway lanes.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
“Wait!” cried Mr. Wonka, skidding suddenly to a halt.
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
