rudder

Example Sentences

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Until then, he exhorted his students to control their own destinies, likening AI personalization to the rudder on a sailboat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I’ve got rudder pedals on the floor and all these controls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

The group found damage to its hull, propeller and rudder, but the Ruby was still deemed “seaworthy”.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

A post-flight inspection revealed damage to the standby power control unit, which is a backup system to control the plane’s rudder, it said.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2024

“Here, put your hands on the controls, your feet on die rudder pedals, and I’ll show you what I mean.”

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen