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noun

cornering

noun
1
The act or skill of a vehicle turning around a bend or curve.
"The car's cornering felt sharp and responsive on the mountain road."
2
The act of trapping someone or gaining control over something, such as a market.
"The firm was accused of cornering the supply of a key ingredient."

How to Use Cornering

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In plain EnglishHow well a vehicle handles turns, or the act of trapping someone or dominating a market.

Common pairings
sharp cornering cornering ability

Word Forms

cornerings plural

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