slalom
noun
a downhill race over a winding and zigzag course marked by poles or gates.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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From Jean-Claude Killy to Erika Hess, European stars have slalomed to championships on Rossignol skis.
From Time Magazine Archive
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