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shallow

[shal-oh] / ˈʃæl oʊ /




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The shares then started to decline but that pullback was considered shallow, as the stock dropped just 13% from that $113.48 peak before rising again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He has devoted a surprising amount of time and energy into relaying the minute engineering problems plaguing this shallow pool on the National Mall.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Andy Pages scored on a close play at the plate after Betts singled to shallow right field in the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

An online MRA map shows that there was a mine entry on what is now Dunmoss View and the area is marked as having "past shallow coal mine workings".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The Java Village’s novelty thrilled me at first, but the entire setup began to feel shallow the longer we sat there.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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