flatten

Example Sentences

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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

But that doesn’t necessarily flatten one more than the other.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

These images feel like little worlds pressed up against the surface of each painting, akin to the ubiquitous screens — phones, TVs, computers — that routinely flatten our reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

But soon after I start tapping on it, it starts to flatten and tear.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan