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veer

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﹒To change direction suddenly or shift from one course to another.

﹒To swerve or turn sharply, especially while in motion.

Examples

﹒The driver had to veer sharply to the left to avoid hitting the stray dog.

﹒The conversation began to veer toward politics, making some guests feel uncomfortable.

﹒The ship started to veer off course due to the strong ocean currents.

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