flatten out
Example Sentences
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BOISE, Idaho—Each afternoon at around 4:30, the earth here shakes from a series of controlled explosions, as engineers blast through basalt bedrock to flatten out the ground underneath a gigantic new semiconductor factory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
The Mortgage Bankers Association earlier this week said it expects home price gains to flatten out in 2026 as mortgage rates remain above 6% and more homes hit the market.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
Marie was told to "flatten out" her Glaswegian accent, and keep her fiery temperament hidden.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
Gently mix the two ingredients together, knead briefly and flatten out to about 1/2” thickness on a floured surface.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
Why did one time dimension and three space dimensions flatten out, while the other dimensions remain tightly curled up?
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
