sideways

Example Sentences

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In damp conditions at Lord's, with the match often played under grey skies and floodlights, the ball moved sideways throughout.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“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

Nereyda quickly turned her phone sideways and hit record.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Partway there, Dodger turned, trying to go sideways along the mountain instead of down it.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz