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flow

[floh] / floʊ /




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"Its objective is to protect life, property and important infrastructure from possible flood damage while maintaining the natural flow of flood waters," the state's cabinet decision read.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Free cash flow refers to the money a company has left after it covers operating costs and equipment purchases.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

“As our strong operating results and adjusted free cash flow demonstrate, FedEx is winning across high-value market segments while we optimize our network, driving an increase to our full-year outlook,” Chief Executive Raj Subramaniam said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The spending kept free cash flow negative for a second straight quarter, at minus $9.1 billion.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Tears flow from my eyes as if they were tugged out and stolen from me like water from a faucet.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Mayor Dhana Raj Acharya says it's a huge challenge to deal with the risk posed by the Seti Gandaki River, which stems from the Annapurna mountain range and flows right through the city.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

“The debate is how much we should discount those future cash flows given the uncertainty around supply, competition and financing.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

Such a move would mean the three bureaus fighting over business that currently flows to all of them.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026

Having traders located at the refineries has helped the company ensure crude and product flows capture opportunities as they arise, the company’s Chief Executive Meg O’Neill said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Turbulent flows, like the swirl and churn of rapids in the water, resist the plane, slowing it down and making it harder to maneuver.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

The guarantee derived from a calculation by Hoover’s engineering deputy, Arthur Powell Davis, that so much water flowed down the river that there would always be enough to meet every state’s needs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Nearly $14 billion flowed into U.S. government-bond funds in early October following a record $59.3 billion during the third quarter.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

At the same time, the remaining molten material flowed preferentially toward the near side.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

At least $67 million flowed out of two of these accounts to digital wallets connected to the IRGC, the document said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

A stream of water flowed upward from a bucket near the door, crossed the room, and cascaded into a large pot on the stove.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Scientists have also observed its ice flowing increasingly quickly, but traditional computer models have struggled to reproduce the acceleration detected by satellites.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

The trading arrangements Soglayev entered into show the convoluted mechanisms that have kept Russian oil flowing beyond the gaze of Western officials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

"There is that promise of a better tomorrow," said Tinubu, wearing flowing robes printed with his red, white, blue and green All Progressives Congress party logo.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Thanks in large part to the agreement,” Wade said, “there is a surge in confidence about the future of Venezuela’s oil industry and, as a direct result, substantial new investments are flowing into the country.”

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

The leaves is flowing down the crick Like cider from the press, And when the first frost’s coming Is anybody’s guess.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck


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