flatten

Example Sentences

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We're here to find out what version of Fury we're going to see - the fleet-footed mover, or someone who has made a conscious decision to flatten his feet and rely more on upper-body movement.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But in the push to legalize same-sex marriage, advocates tended to flatten the experiences and family structures of queer people to make it palatable to the American public.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“We’re just seeing this trend flatten out,” Berner said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

But the real solution is to flatten the org chart, cut some layers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

I want to flatten the ripples with my hand, want to so bad my mouth goes dry.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson