flatter

Example Sentences

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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

That new outlook reflects a “recognition of our ability to continue to drive against our roadmap” with a “smaller, more nimble, flatter organizational structure,” Ahuja said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

They lit up chat groups, social media and independent news platforms with commentary that didn’t exactly flatter the justices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

California’s progressive personal income tax structure, while contributing to volatility, also generates significantly stronger long-term revenue growth than a flatter alternative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Then he concluded, “But I flatter myself that some respect will be paid to the public interest, and to the plighted faith of the government.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis