swerve
Example Sentences
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He was able to swerve, avoiding any serious damage, bar some minor scratches on the paintwork.
From BBC
The frontman seems to somehow anchor the rhythmic chaos, warbling words that swerve wildly between incisiveness and irreverence; wisdom and wonderful nonsense.
From BBC
One section swerves into the ratification of the Constitution.
"That led to loss of control before the vehicle now swerved and rammed into the stationary truck that was parked. There was excessive speed...."
From Barron's
Quite a character swerve from the opening batter who over-analysed himself in front of the mirror.
From BBC
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