veer
Example Sentences
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A small, silvery school of fish came, veering away from Sean’s net, around the rocks, and caught by mine.
From Literature
Today, energy analysts believe oil prices would have to veer far above their current levels for a sustained period to inflict economic pain on the U.S.
Passengers described hearing a noise underneath the tram, after which it veered off, gathered speed and hit a building.
From BBC
He was seen earlier veering into the grass verge of the eastbound carriageway between junctions 6 and 5, as well as swerving between lanes.
From BBC
A couple of tunes veer in an alt-rock direction, such as “If I Leave,” which adopts the quiet verses/loud chorus structure of the ’90s to powerful effect.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
