Example Sentences
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When a U.S. competitor crosses the finish line and skids to a sideways stop, she soon has a teammate there to greet her with a hug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Once-popular momentum trades that showered investors with outsize rewards last year finally hit the skids.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 7, 2026
Mr. Sarandos met with the President last month to grease the skids for his acquisition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
Stella said the amount of excessive wear on the metal skids was "relatively minor".
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025
I’m headed for the counter to ask the office lady why they sent for me when my heart skids to a stop.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
