arc

Example Sentences

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The basic idea is these computers are now advancing technology and processing time and speed at an arc that is not commensurate with the arc of technological advancement over the past 100 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Mullins hadn’t made a single one of his four 3-point attempts, and as the clock ticked down, he found himself standing closer to the half-court line than the arc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

However, that sentiment also applies to how Ursula’s character arc shapes up.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Unlike many freestyle rap hits, Children's Story was planned and written with a deliberate story arc.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The sword flashed in a bright arc, the fastest thing I ever saw move.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier