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lurch

[lurch] / lɜrtʃ /


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A sharp lurch lower in gold prices after the worst week of declines since the 1980s had gold flirting with bear-market territory on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Developers and investors are hesitant to schedule a spot on a factory line if that factory’s bankruptcy will leave them in the lurch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Analysts said the lurch in Japanese bonds was amplified by weak demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The decision leaves defense contractors and defense suppliers in the lurch.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Gregor joined Vikus at the wall and felt his stomach lurch.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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