veer from

Frequency: 5.73.7 per million words

figurative: to change from one subject or style to another

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Examples (10)

  • The play veers from loopy comedy to serious moralizing.
  • His speech suddenly veered from economic policy to personal anecdotes.
  • The discussion began to veer from its original topic, becoming quite chaotic.
  • Over the years, her artistic style has veered from abstract expressionism to realistic portraiture.
  • The government's stance on the issue appears to be veering from its earlier commitment.
  • At times, the novel veers from a straightforward narrative into surreal dream sequences.
  • His opinion on the matter frequently veers from staunch support to cautious skepticism.
  • The company's strategy recently veered from aggressive expansion to sustainable growth.
  • During the debate, the candidate would often veer from the question asked to promote his own agenda.
  • Her latest album veers from her traditional folk roots into experimental electronic sounds.