shallow

Example Sentences

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Any pullbacks in energy stocks have been shallow and short-lived, technical analysis shows, reinforcing the underlying demand and keeping the sector as a clear market leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, scientists have long believed that these kinds of microbial wrinkle structures only formed in shallow environments.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Critics argue that the Accords are transactional and shallow: photo-ops dressed up as diplomacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"He's been here in the shallow water for three days now and isn't feeding at all at the moment," although she added the animals can go without food for weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Upon reaching the cistern and finding it unattended, he worked quickly, draining the shallow pool of its crystal-clear water and replacing it with the heavy, fragrant wine of his court.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny