sideways

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The weekly chart highlights a prolonged sideways trading range between the round $20 and $30 levels.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 20, 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

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

“I believe the chef has prepared a delicious pie,” the admiral replied with a smug sideways look at Penelope.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood