flattened

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Tsai felt similarly appreciative of the authorship she had over Sunny, a character who in other series might have been flattened into someone to root against.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

In her revised book, Silber sought to remedy that, along with “Brigadoon’s” flattened female characters, while still honoring the show’s emotional core.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

With no clear route to safety, she and her colleague flattened their bodies on the ground before following other terrified visitors making the precarious climb down.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“In addition to the decline in net supply, expectations for rate hikes have flattened the curve,” the rates strategist says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He stiffened and his ears flattened to his skull.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia