tilt

Example Sentences

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“The risks to the labor market and inflation both tilt in unfavorable directions, that is, toward a weaker labor market and a greater persistence of above-target inflation,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“I wouldn’t be surprised if the prevailing wisdom there is we better not endorse anybody, because we don’t want to tilt this one way or the other.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The neighbors began to talk, especially as the full tilt of Gil’s intentions became clearer.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Focus will be on the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday and any hawkish tilt amid concerns about a stagflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

He has to tilt his head back as far as it’ll go to see the top of the thing.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone