skidded

Example Sentences

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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

It reportedly skidded off the runway and hit vehicles on a nearby motorway.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

He flew in the sky, crashed into the hard snow and skidded down the mountain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Then, she saw people sprinting down the street; some got in cars and skidded away while others pulled out their phones and began filming the agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

The cycle of mounting and executing and moving on to the next project has skidded to a halt, and he cannot say why.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern