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sideways

[sahyd-weyz] / ˈsaɪdˌweɪz /


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Later tours reconfigured the chandelier’s choreography, hanging it on one fixed point to lower and lift up and down without the sideways travel — a much easier installation for touring.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Major U.S. indexes were trading sideways in a typical summer slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The shares broke above $200 in April after months of sideways trading between $165 and $195.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

“Core inflation is moving sideways or ticking up,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

Trying to catch the one sliding paper, Jonah lost his balance and fell over sideways.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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