Example sentences for: steer

How can you use “steer” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee pledged to devote himself to economic reform and steer away from the anti-Muslim policies that have sometimes characterized his party.

  • If a big calf or steer was roped with one of these rawhide lariats attached solidly to the saddle horn, American style, and the roping horse came to an abrupt halt or sat back so that the roped animal hit the rope at a run, the lasso tended to stretch like a rubber band and then snap, possibly springing back to knock an eye out of the cowboy.

  • In addition to all the things we can't foresee, the historical verdict on Clinton will also hinge on such issues as whether he manages to steer welfare reform back in the right direction; whether he avoids being drawn into a counterproductive tax cut; and whether he overcomes his own recent history to lead campaign-finance reform.

  • Bush, who gets high marks for his positivism and inclusiveness, may succeed in the 2000 presidential race, because he can steer clear of the flailing Republicans in Washington.

  • The FTC seems inclined to steer a middle course: Permit the merger, on condition that Office Behemoth sell off 63 superstores to the remaining competitor, Office Max.


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