rudder

Example Sentences

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There’s no doubt that as AI develops it will need an ethical rudder, and the pope’s contributions are worth listening to.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

These included manufacturing defects affecting parts of fuselages, tail and rudder assemblies, as well as sealants applied as protection against the effect of lightning strikes in central fuel tanks.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

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

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

He pushed the tiller and then he pulled it, but it swung loose and empty in his hand and he knew his rudder was broken.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr