curve

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There is usually a learning curve in the playoffs—the Pistons had to lose to figure out how to get through the Celtics, the Bulls had to figure out the Pistons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

If they are masking broader demand pressures, these alternative gauges are providing false comfort and could leave the Fed behind the curve again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Dame Mary described gardening as "all a learning curve" and said careful planning was key, although she acknowledged she has had a gardener helping one day a week for the past 32 years.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

At the head of the bond curve, 2-year notes have been trading north of 4% since mid-May, the highest in a year and well north of the current Fed rate benchmark of 3.5% to 3.75%.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

I say when he finally disappears around a curve.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison