leftward
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3ADJ.
abnormal, democratic, left, long, rapid, sharp
VERB + LEFTWARD
channel, keep, turns
LEFTWARD + NOUN
motion
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adj
To or from the left.
This is seen as abnormal rapid leftward motion of the septum during preejection followed by rightward (paradoxical) motion.
Yes, the Democratic Party's sharp leftward pivot might have nuked the Never Trump movement all on its own, because it is leaving no sane alternatives to [Donald] Trump.
adv
To or from the left.
Rightward and leftward rise the rocks
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5This is seen as abnormal rapid leftward motion of the septum during preejection followed by rightward (paradoxical) motion.
WiktionaryYes, the Democratic Party's sharp leftward pivot might have nuked the Never Trump movement all on its own, because it is leaving no sane alternatives to [Donald] Trump.
WiktionaryRightward and leftward rise the rocks
Wiktionary"When, wafted to Sicilia, dawns in sight / Pelorus' channel, keep the leftward shore, / though long the circuit, and avoid the right."
Tatoeba · #7107789He spake, 'twas done; and Palinurus first / turns the prow leftward: to the left we ply / with oars and sail, and shun the rocks accurst.
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