sideways

Example Sentences

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The stock was the market’s go-to artificial intelligence darling for nearly four years, but it has traded sideways since July: Shares have been caught between $165 and $195 for months.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Six people who were there—and still work together—spoke to WSJ about how things went sideways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“We were right there and it went sideways fast.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Together, the rapid spin and this heavy plasma environment appear to pull the magnetic field lines sideways.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Another loud noise exploded as Jonathan lurched sideways.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret