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arc

[ahrk] / ɑrk /


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The arc of the transaction was clear, completed, and visible at the pump.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

This type of “job hugging” can be a problem for a person’s pay and their long-term career arc.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Allen said young people are "so used to a beginning, middle and end arc in seven seconds" that they struggle with a two-hour movie, "other than Avatar", he added, "which is an experience".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

You can only stretch an arc so far before it breaks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

It slammed into the side of Sigurd’s head, exploding and raining water in a wide arc.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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