sideways

Example Sentences

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Pep's trademark possession football that goes backwards and sideways is definitely being tinkered with, with City and other leading teams now looking to play forward earlier - something I definitely approve of!

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Now that the bet has gone sideways, Honda is left in its worst financial situation since the company’s birth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The medical devices ETF displayed mild bullish RSI divergence throughout 2026, moving sideways below the oversold 30 level even as its price continued declining.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He tweaked the images, removing plastic gloves and flipping objects like a vase sideways to make for a more engaging composition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I pushed the dogs sideways on the trail and made my way slowly to the front, closer to the deer.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen