sideways

Example Sentences

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“Things have mostly gone sideways since October but this is the first true bitcoin bear market we’ve seen since the ETFs launched,” said Seyffart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Since then, the reference price of the SpaceX contract has mostly been chopping sideways.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

At the same time, it may also have allowed gases and fluids to escape sideways, reducing pressure within the magma and preventing it from erupting.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The medical devices ETF displayed mild bullish RSI divergence throughout 2026, moving sideways below the oversold 30 level even as its price continued declining.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

George looked sideways at Owen, his eyebrows even higher than usual.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz