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sideways

[sahyd-weyz] / ˈsaɪdˌweɪz /


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Newton notes the Russell 3000 McClellan Summation Index — a breadth indicator — is sitting near its June peak and while, drifting sideways, hasn’t nosedived, which is often the precursor to a bigger downturn.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

“While we expect the long-end to continue trending sideways, we see room for short-end yields to go lower,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The detector repeatedly records more baryons than antibaryons emerging sideways from the collisions, perpendicular to the direction of the incoming beams.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

He pitched sideways, practically clearing the first set of steps and landing on the second flight.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Leaves and sticks flew sideways, whipping against the robot’s body, knocking her off balance.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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