sideways

Example Sentences

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One can see how it has basically traded sideways since breaking above a bull flag in 2023.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Bottlenecks,” one person told me, describing how people were being shuffled forward and sideways without clear explanation.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

The standard ratio has moved more or less sideways this week, but the weighted ratio continues to climb.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Shear strain involves shifting parts of a crystal sideways, similar to sliding the top of a deck of cards relative to the bottom.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

“I believe the chef has prepared a delicious pie,” the admiral replied with a smug sideways look at Penelope.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood