lurch

Example Sentences

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There’s a worrying precedent from the financial crisis of a big American company being left in the lurch.

From The Wall Street Journal

She huddled in the corner of our train compartment, the hand that gripped Father’s whitening at the knuckles each time the train lurched or swayed.

From Literature

By the time the lead tank reached us, they had all lurched to a stop.

From Literature

The three dollars Mr. Haber had given me yesterday lurched into my head.

From Literature

As imports are disrupted, India has moved to ensure households and essential sectors remain adequately supplied, leaving restaurants, manufacturers and power plants in the lurch.

From Barron's