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lurched

/lɜːrtʃt/ /lɝːtʃt/

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verb

To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.

Examples :

"The bus lurched forward as the driver slammed on the brakes. "

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verb

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

Examples :

"The hungry child lurched down all the cookies in the jar. "

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verb

To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.

Examples :

"The dishonest contractor lurched his client by taking the upfront payment and never finishing the renovations. "

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verb

Examples :

"The thief lurched the old woman of her purse as she walked down the street. "

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verb

To evade by stooping; to lurk.

Examples :

"The cat lurched behind the sofa, trying to avoid the dog. "

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