curve
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Treasury yields rose across the curve in Asian trade as oil prices increased, with investor optimism about an end to the Middle East conflict in the near term fading again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
As the healthcare industry scrambles to integrate artificial intelligence, Eli Lilly is signaling it was already ahead of the curve.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
But when the chain enters new markets, there can be a learning curve for consumers new to the concept, Moran said, so opening stores in clusters may help word spread.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The change was big, and the curve was steep.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
They do not end up in the “classic” bell-shaped curve Siraj and I were expecting.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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