swerve into

Frequency: 7.19.2 per million words

To change direction and collide with or enter something.

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Examples (10)

  • The cyclist had to swerve into the pavement to avoid a pothole.
  • A stray dog suddenly swerved into the middle of the road, forcing the driver to brake hard.
  • The out-of-control vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic.
  • She had to swerve into the emergency lane to let the ambulance pass.
  • The deer swerved into the headlights, and the driver had to react quickly.
  • He swerved into the parking lot to escape the sudden downpour.
  • The police car swerved into the alleyway in pursuit of the suspect.
  • The child chasing the ball unexpectedly swerved into the path of a cyclist.
  • The bus had to swerve into the adjacent lane to get around a stalled truck.
  • As it lost control, the car swerved into a row of parked vehicles.