swerve dangerously
Frequency: 6.24.1 per million words
To change direction in a way that poses a risk or hazard.
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- The driver had to swerve dangerously to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
- A sudden loss of control caused the truck to swerve dangerously into oncoming traffic.
- He was criticized for driving too fast and forced to swerve dangerously to correct his mistake.
- The cyclist had to swerve dangerously to escape a falling branch.
- In heavy rain, the car began to swerve dangerously on the wet road.
- The police car had to swerve dangerously to pursue the fleeing suspect.
- She watched in horror as the bus started to swerve dangerously around a sharp bend.
- The animal darted into the road, forcing the driver to swerve dangerously.
- If you lose traction, the vehicle might swerve dangerously.
- The pilot had to swerve dangerously to avoid an aerial obstacle during the airshow.