steer
Example Sentences
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But the decision is not simple and should not be taken lightly, and the assistance you get while making it might steer you in the wrong direction.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
“He could break down a play, like, ‘If you steer him left he’ll only drive 16% of the time, if he blinks twice he’s shooting,’” Myers said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
"Trump is no longer a beginner at this point, much less Lula. Since these are experienced diplomats, experienced heads of state, they try to steer away from obstacles that are insurmountable."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
"Political discussions will be difficult, but it is my responsibility as president -- and that of the political parties -- to steer Romania in the right direction," he told reporters on Monday.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Daddy reached for the handle on the motor, to steer it away from Listening Rock.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Vocabulary lists containing steer
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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David Cameron's Words After the Brexit Vote
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"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 10
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