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Kavanagh had never set foot in the state and part of his steep California learning curve was devouring as many newspapers — back when they abounded — as he could.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The forward curve shows a relatively healthy environment, but the physical market is one of severely strained supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The yield curve and other indicators can’t really predict recessions, but I’ll still take a look at them.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The change was big, and the curve was steep.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I see the lights scattered all over the town, sometimes in rows where the streets are, and sometimes singly; they run right up the Esk and die away in the curve of the valley.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker