leveling

Example Sentences

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Instead of leveling whole cities, we can single out enemies and spare innocents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Though some of the decline may be leveling off, it’s unclear whether wage growth will be able to keep pace with inflation this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“They saw the helicopter, and also received a traffic alert, which they responded to by leveling the aircraft. The United flight then landed safely.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“That wouldn’t mean prices fall back, but that would bring on somewhat of a leveling off of prices.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

And if he sees such looks in Tokyo, what might he not see in the eyes of those who survived the leveling and the ash heap of Hiroshima?

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston