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Recent Examples of lateral
With each inhale, feel for lateral expansion of your ribs under your hands.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Kidd would have been pretty much the same kind of lateral move with a veteran coach that Brown now becomes.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
In addition to two rookie classes of 100 officers, a lateral class of 50 officers will recruit people with experience from neighboring states such as Kentucky and Indiana or elsewhere.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Wrapping around your neck, the cushion comes up over the ears and around the front, offering 360-degree posterior, lateral, and chin support.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Kidd would have been pretty much the same kind of lateral move with a veteran coach that Brown now becomes.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 3 July 2025
In addition to two rookie classes of 100 officers, a lateral class of 50 officers will recruit people with experience from neighboring states such as Kentucky and Indiana or elsewhere.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Wrapping around your neck, the cushion comes up over the ears and around the front, offering 360-degree posterior, lateral, and chin support.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lateral
side
Adjective
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Hamilton only plans to use pre-1970 Minis for CCT builds, which means sliding side windows and external door hinges for a reassuringly retro look.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
30 July 2025
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As always, side fashion events are expected to add to the busy agendas of movie stars and directors.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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“Lateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateral. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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