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flatter

[flat-er] / ˈflæt ər /




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Former world number one Medvedev generally hits flatter with his groundstrokes, meaning the ball stays lower on the clay and allows his opponents to return more comfortably.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

A flatter yield curve cuts into banks’ lending margins.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Wolf kills aren't distributed at random, Loretto said, occurring more often on flatter terrain or in open valleys where chases are more likely.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Successful companies don’t need to flatter their profits with generous adjustments to impress investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

On tire surface, there is something unappealing about the idea of inducing other people to flatten their accents in order to compete in a flatter world.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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