Lurched

His train lurched through a switch that connects two sets of rails and into the side of an oncoming train. ❋ Tessa Muggeridge (2010)

The train lurched then stopped then lurched forward again. ❋ Unknown (2009)

One of the coins lurched in the air, hanging directly between the two of them. ❋ Sanderson_Brandon (2006)

At last I hastily removed my pack, folded my overcoat so that the rings would not show, and hung it up, but as the train lurched and rolled, I was fearful of the effect this would have on the rings. ❋ Nellie L. McClung (1918)

And I kind of -- as I remember, kind of lurched forward, and end up with my head in the dirt. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I think the country has already "lurched" into socialism for the most part. ❋ Unknown (2009)

European leaders sealed a revised accord to create a new euro-zone bailout fund, even as Portugal lurched closer to needing a rescue itself. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The squirrel lurched away, blood leaking from its nose. ❋ Susannah Felts (2011)

BRUSSELS—European leaders sealed Thursday a revised agreement to create a new euro-zone bailout fund, even as one of the bloc's most troubled members, Portugal, lurched closer to needing a rescue itself. ❋ Charles Forelle (2011)

My heart lurched in my chest and a big lump swelled in my throat. ❋ Linda Robertson (2011)

It was bizarre to watch, and I stood there entranced as each one lurched to his feet and tried to compose himself. ❋ Jill Myles (2011)

Maxine lurched around the door and snapped, “Hey, assho—” ❋ Linda Robertson (2011)

The wild, charged hairs of his head grazed the light fixtures and doorways as he lurched down the stairs and into the living room that had, to his relief, high ceilings. ❋ Steve Anderson (2011)

The moment his torso lurched forward in the bed, she placed her hand soothingly on his back. ❋ Nathaniel Tower (2011)

*** Europe European leaders gathered to negotiate the details of the euro zone's bailout funds even as one of the bloc's most troubled members, Portugal, lurched closer to needing a rescue itself. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Thunderbird lurched forward eagerly and his lame paw caused him to stumble. ❋ Linda Robertson (2011)

The Rege lurched through the entryway—it was his shoulder that had broken the door. ❋ Linda Robertson (2011)

The jalopy lurched forward, then sputtered and stopped. ❋ John F. Kennedy (2011)