lurch

Example Sentences

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Developers and investors are hesitant to schedule a spot on a factory line if that factory’s bankruptcy will leave them in the lurch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The decision leaves defense contractors and defense suppliers in the lurch.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

He said that his family feel "left in the lurch" and described the experience like being in "purgatory".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

I want to focus on New York, which did the biggest lurch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Gregor joined Vikus at the wall and felt his stomach lurch.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins