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veer

[veer] / vɪər /


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Instead, veer toward positions that rely more on judgement, creativity or fostering human relationships.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

In fact, US President Donald Trump has himself seemed to veer between them depending on which day he is talking and who to.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He won’t allow himself to veer any further.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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 The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

He would come straight toward me and veer to my right, where his mother had gone.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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