veer between
Frequency: 5.83.9 per million words
figurative: to shift between two different states, opinions, or emotions
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Examples (10)
- He veered between the extremes of optimism and pessimism.
- The debate often veers between theoretical arguments and practical concerns.
- Her mood had been veering between excitement and apprehension all day.
- The politician's stance seemed to veer between progressive ideals and conservative policies.
- Throughout the project, their strategy continued to veer between aggressive expansion and cautious consolidation.
- It's hard to predict his next move; he often veers between decisive action and hesitant inaction.
- The narrative of the book veers between heartwarming moments and stark realities.
- As a young artist, she would frequently veer between intense creativity and periods of self-doubt.
- The conversation quickly began to veer between lighthearted banter and serious philosophical discussion.
- The economy currently veers between slow growth and the threat of recession.