flatten

Example Sentences

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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 she believes accent stereotypes can flatten a very rich linguistic landscape such as the one in Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

She threw herself backward against the elevator’s side wall, standing on tiptoe and trying to flatten herself so they couldn’t see her.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld