lurch forward

Frequency: 5.52.9 per million words

to make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements forward

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  • The bus lurched forward when the light turned green.
  • She gave a little cry and lurched forward.
  • He lurched forward and grabbed the railing.
  • The bus suddenly lurched forward, making passengers stumble.
  • Suddenly, the car lurched forward a few feet.
  • As the car accelerated, we felt it lurch forward with immense power.
  • On the swaying deck, she was lurching forward with every step.
  • He watched the exhausted runner lurch forward towards the finish line.
  • The crowd lurched forward as the gates swung open.
  • The old machine began to lurch forward and then stalled again.
  • In the dark, we lurched forward when the boat hit a wave.
  • With a sudden jolt, the train lurched forward out of the station.
  • The robot lurched forward on unsteady legs before stabilizing.
  • Despite his injury, the boxer managed to lurch forward and land a punch.
  • Don't lurch forward when you lift the bar; keep your core tight.
  • The crowd lurched forward as the gates opened, eager to enter.
  • Why did the old elevator lurch forward before stopping again?
  • After the engine sputtered, the boat slowly lurched forward through the water.
  • After months of delays, the project lurched forward thanks to a small grant.
  • The exhausted hiker continued to lurch forward, one step at a time.