granular

Example Sentences

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"For more than a decade, Spirit played a disruptive role, forcing incumbents to respond with lower fares and more granular prices," said Richard Masler, head of analysis for the Centre for Aviation.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Dow Jones Energy looks at granular data from gas stations themselves, and its data shows that in April gasoline demand in the U.S. was down more than 5% as compared with April 2025.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Former officials said the sudden loss of that many colleagues is devastating to the sensitive, granular work of preventing attacks.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Regardless of age, I counsel my couples in granular terms.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

It was too granular to attempt to put a spindle hole down the middle, so I poured it in and tapped on the casement to settle the grain as best I could.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam