sideways

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Pep's trademark possession football that goes backwards and sideways is definitely being tinkered with, with City and other leading teams now looking to play forward earlier - something I definitely approve of!

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Now that the bet has gone sideways, Honda is left in its worst financial situation since the company’s birth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Condos, like other properties, shot up in value earlier in the pandemic but have been moving sideways in L.A. for the last two years, with the median price meandering around $700,000 for a two-bedroom condominium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

That started a quick 20% drawdown, followed by sideways action after a very nice price run from April 2025 into November.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Erato tipped the potion into a pot and held the pot sideways over the fire, so the liquid flowed to its side, close to the lip but not overflowing.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell