steer
Example Sentences
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But the decision is not simple and should not be taken lightly, and the assistance you get while making it might steer you in the wrong direction.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
It would seem reasonable to steer clear of these winners.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
"Trump is no longer a beginner at this point, much less Lula. Since these are experienced diplomats, experienced heads of state, they try to steer away from obstacles that are insurmountable."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
There was Friar herself at Square in 2012, where she became Jack Dorsey’s second-in-command, helping steer the payments startup through a turbulent public offering more than a decade ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
They all got in—Mama in back to paddle and steer, Grandma up front taking turns with Angeline, who held Neewo in his cradleboard.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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Vocabulary lists containing steer
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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David Cameron's Words After the Brexit Vote
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"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 10
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