sideways

Example Sentences

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When a U.S. competitor crosses the finish line and skids to a sideways stop, she soon has a teammate there to greet her with a hug.

From Los Angeles Times

Since August, the stock has largely traded sideways following a 64% run up from April.

From Barron's

I was looking at her sideways, worrying a lot.

From Literature

“Geopolitical risks, central bank buying, and a softer dollar provide support, while this week’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls, CPI, and U.S.-Iran talks could break the sideways trend,” the research strategist says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The truck slid sideways for twenty feet, then came to an abrupt stop against something hard.

From Literature