Example Sentences

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And the Nasdaq composite was skidding lower, with artificial-intelligence stocks having another tough day on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The car was skidding on the “halo” which protects the driver’s head.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2022

Winning the fourth quarter in Cincinnati 17-0 after the direction this game was skidding is pretty darn impressive.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2021

The United States was skidding to another World Cup qualifying failure when Antonee Robinson entered, quickly tied the score and celebrated with a backward somersault.

From Fox News • Sep. 9, 2021

Then she was skidding sitting up, her bonnet still askew.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck