lurching

Example Sentences

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On the other hand, it has been hard to ignore the lurching price of oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Since then, the start of a war in Iran has sent global stock markets lurching lower.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

England's horrific Ashes tour is lurching towards a final defeat after a remorseless Steve Smith century followed Travis Head's spectacular 163 on the third day of the fifth Test.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

He expects 1% gross-domestic-product growth next year, lurching progress after three years of recession and stagnation.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

A flash of fire, a lurching recoil, and near the vessel, a mighty splash.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman