skidding

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The agency’s rules touch virtually every facet of transportation safety, including regulations that keep airplanes in the sky, prevent gas pipelines from exploding and stop freight trains carrying toxic chemicals from skidding off the rails.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Brent crude futures moved 1.3% higher to $59.68 a barrel, after skidding Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Ogier crashed after skidding round a leafy corner, sending his car head-over-heels into a tree and losing a front wheel.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

It appeared that the helicopter augered into the dirt embankment on the side of the highway, tearing up weeds with its tail rotor before skidding across five freeway lanes.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

The second voice flew away and returned, skidding on the back of the owner of the first voice.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill