rudder

Example Sentences

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A nation without stories is a boat without a rudder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As you observe their big goofy head navigate toward the stick you threw in the river, you’ll notice their otter tail serving as their rudder as they swim back to you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

Mangione’s Twitter/X account is a kaleidoscopic fever dream with no clear ideological rudder.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

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

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

As I push the cart, it keeps veering to the left and I have to lean heavily on the right side to prevent the bent wheel from acting like a rudder.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman