flatten

Example Sentences

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Moderate relief is in sight this weekend, however, when forecasters predict the powerful high pressure system will start to flatten out, bringing a gradual drop in temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Council workers then flatten the huge mounds of sand to create an inland beach, ready for the first games on Friday.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Although geopolitical tensions have pushed oil prices to around $62 a barrel, U.S. crude output is expected to flatten this year as producers preserve dwindling sweet spots for better days, before declining in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Rosie’s ears flatten against her head, and I lean forward, looking more closely.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen