swerve

How To Use swerve In A Sentence

• They swerved a little to the left, thereby exposing themselves to the fire of the British footguards and of a battery in excellent condition. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837)
• Before reaching the main square, the vehicle swerved left and entered a narrow side street filled with people, most of them in uniform. Somewhere East of Life
• Regin downshifted, tires squealing as she swerved to dodge a roadkill-bound possum. Dreams of a Dark Warrior
• Her car swerved and plunged off the cliff.
• The lorry swerved sharply to avoid the child.
• a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)
• He had been driving on a remote road and was said to have swerved to avoid hitting a sheep. Times, Sunday Times
• The winger, a product of York's powerful junior section, took his chance with pace, swerve and strength but Ford could not make the conversion.
• His right foot shot was delivered with pace, swerve and accuracy and although Stevie Woods put hand to it, the ball was knocked down only to the goal line where Greg Strong was able to clear.
• A few cars swerved and squeezed by us, but finally someone had to stop and give us way.