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slew
verb(slew)
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Synonyms: skid, slide, slip, slue,
slew
verb(slew)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Synonyms: curve, cut, sheer, slue, swerve, trend, veer,
slew
noun(slew)
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
Synonyms: batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, mountain, muckle, passel, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad,
Examples:
A slew of journalists.

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