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as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the room lurched with every jolt of the earthquake
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as in to stagger
to move forward while swaying from side to side
dressed in his zombie costume, the boy lurched down the street in his quest for Halloween candy
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as in washout
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Recent Examples of lurch
Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
During Trump's first term, freedom of the press in the United States lurched downward, as did trust in media.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
The company's upcoming spinoff, however, will live on NBC and Peacock, leaving USA in the lurch.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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But these things come in cycles and football clubs tend to lurch from one short-term opportunity to another.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
During Trump's first term, freedom of the press in the United States lurched downward, as did trust in media.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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As the country has become more polarized, this has meant more frequent lurches in the Badger State.
—Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
The company's upcoming spinoff, however, will live on NBC and Peacock, leaving USA in the lurch.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sri Lanka, which co-hosted last year's Asia Cup after a similar fracas between India and Pakistan, was a strong contender while it is learned that South Africa and Zimbabwe tried to sway Pakistan authorities.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Russia reportedly offered Sudanese authorities a S-400 anti-aircraft missile system in an attempt to sway them into agreement, but fears over Western backlash caused the country to deny Moscow's request.Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Parachute's Eco Comfort mattress is discounted from its usual $2,400 to $1,680 (for the queen-size), with other bed size savings staggered accordingly.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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That said, while individual stocks staggered, the broader market advanced.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
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But Singles’ Day 2024 wasn't the washout that many had feared.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Still, Thursday wasn’t a complete washout, thanks in part to cruise ships and cigarettes.Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot delves into a crime that shook the town of Channelview, Texas, in 1991.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Add chicken pieces to bag, a few at a time, shaking to coat.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Massachusetts officials repeatedly failed to hold Steward Health Care accountable for regulatory violations for over a decade, contributing to the hospital chain's eventual collapse and undermining parts of the state's health care system.Mike Deehan, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lawmaking has largely ground to halt since the government’s collapse.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Credit and debit cards still rock the payment scene.Rick Watkin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Oasis will be on their reunion tour–Britpop is also, of course, intrinsically linked with football culture–so prepare to see fans rocking three-stripe trainers (and parkas, and mod cuts…).Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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My Michigan Wolverines beat the Ohio State Buckeyes in one of the greatest upsets anyone can remember.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ohio State alum Cameron Heyward placed a bet on last week's Ohio State-Michigan game, which his Buckeyes lost, 13-10, in one of the biggest upsets of the season.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Overall, Macron personally bears responsibility for this fiasco, and as such is very much diminished politically. Follow me on LinkedIn.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Bears’ latest calamity ended Thursday with an absolutely astounding final-minute fiasco.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Lurch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurch. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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