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shallow

[shal-oh] / ˈʃæl oʊ /




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But in order to fly large aircraft such as the A320neo - an updated version of the Airbus A320 - a more shallow flight approach is needed, according to the airport.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

Jorian Wilson followed with a single to shallow right-center field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Listening to them, I feel like I’m standing on tiptoe in that place between the shallow end and the deep end of the pool even though I’m on dry land.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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