sudden lurch

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Refers to an unexpected and quick movement.

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Examples (10)

  • The bus came to a sudden lurch, almost throwing the passengers off their feet.
  • With a sudden lurch, the roller coaster plunged down the track.
  • She felt a sudden lurch of fear as the lights went out.
  • The company's stock took a sudden lurch downwards after the announcement.
  • He was woken by a sudden lurch as the ship hit a large wave.
  • The car made a sudden lurch to avoid a deer in the road.
  • A sudden lurch of panic seized her when she realized her keys were missing.
  • The elevator gave a sudden lurch before continuing its ascent.
  • Despite the sudden lurch in the economy, the market remained stable.
  • The pilot corrected the aircraft's sudden lurch during the turbulence.