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skidded

  • past participle of skid.
  • past tense form of skid.

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The ball skidded against the dirt and deflected off the base over Bryce Harper’s head.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

But in 2024, that relationship skidded to a halt.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

The victims' vehicle, which was leading an official convoy of five cars, skidded off the road and plunged into a ravine, he said.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

Back in April, the S&P 500 skidded to the edge of bear-market territory, defined as a drop of 20% or more.

From MarketWatch Apr. 16, 2026

Hers and the one to her right skidded off to the side as the poor beast collapsed with a squeal.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older