skid

Example Sentences

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She placed 40th, 11th and fifth in World Cup races, before the knee buckled in her next race, causing her to skid off course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

It is the stock’s longest spiral since an equal eight-day skid in May, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The defensive energy and effort, especially during a 13-2 run to start the third quarter, showed the team’s character in response to a deflating three-game skid.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

If you do start skidding, stay calm, steer into the skid and avoid sudden movements like hitting the brakes.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

As soon as I get to the corner, I run—I don’t have much time—but skid to a leisurely pace by Smitty and then, moving as slowly and calmly as I can, enter my room.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini