skid
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Despite entering on a three-game skid, the Angels came to play to open a three-game series against the Rangers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
It was no surprise when this coincided with the team’s 18-game winless streak—the longest skid of any team in the salary-cap era began in 2005.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Police officers are analysing skid marks on Jupiter Island's 30mph South Beach Road to gauge the speed of the 82-time tour winner's car while attempting his ill-fated overtake manoeuvre.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
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 would work madly until she had not only caught up with but passed them all, and then she’d skid to a total halt.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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