skid

Example Sentences

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But they snapped a four-game skid with just their fourth road win of the season, this one against a Knicks team that came in tied for the second-most home wins in the league with 21.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

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

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

I’m a step behind—and skid to a stop on the carpet.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin