Seth Shostak

The principal reason for the universe's poker face is that its constituents are far away. Stars careen through space, and galaxies spin at speeds thousands of times faster than a jet plane. But given their distance, you'd need the patience of Job to notice much change in their appearance or position.

American Scientist

Stephen Kinzer

Allowing a friend to careen toward self destruction is not friendship. That is a habit the United States needs to break as it pursues a richer and more deeply supportive relationship with Israel.

American Author

Harold Prince

It's fine when you careen off disasters and terrifyingly bad reviews and rejection and all that stuff when you're young; your resilience is just terrific.

American Producer

Use 'careen' to describe something moving fast without control, often leading to chaos or accidents.

Uncontrolled Movement

'Careen' adds drama, suggesting a wild or desperate speed. Suitable for storytelling or vivid accounts.

Dramatic Descriptions

Implies potential danger or harm due to the lack of control, often in a physical context.

Potential Danger

'Careen' often describes a vehicle or object leaning sharply to one side, as if about to tip over.

Physical Imbalance

Describes the experience of motion felt by people inside vehicles or vessels when they lean.

Motion Feedback

Use 'careen' for motion, not for emotions or abstract concepts. Not synonymous with 'career' or 'veer'.

Caution in Usage

'Careen' in a maritime context is technical, relating to tilting a ship for maintenance.

Maritime Context

Recognize 'careen' in a historical or nautical text; modern usage may differ.

Historical Usage

This use of 'careen' is uncommon today and can be considered archaic.

Rarely Used Today

 international contractors and a well-connected afghan elite because of mismanagement and corruption the benefits rarely reached ordinary people the money is flaunted all around kabul you'll see high-rise towers and these caravans of bulletproof vehicles they careen around town like they own the