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flatter

[flat-er] / ˈflæt ər /




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Its rounded shape is an important clue because weapons tipped with flint or stone generally produce openings with flatter or more angular edges.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

In response to complaints of speeding, he said, Raman’s office helped get four speed tables — a flatter, wider version of speed bumps — installed in the intersection near his business last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Yet even moving to a flatter yield-curve environment can have negative consequences.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

As AI agents take on more tasks, the argument goes, teams need less middle-layer oversight to stay aligned, leading to flatter organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

It is a low level country and under the rain it is even flatter.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway

But strip out the popular Mini Kelly handbag, which flatters the average premium, and larger versions of the Kelly and Birkin sell at par to retail prices once the auctioneers’ commission is factored in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

Crypto markets have billions in wash trading — fake volume that flatters momentum and dupes newcomers.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025

But it also flatters the ego of the raw milk enthusiast, who is convinced he's part of an elite group with special access to knowledge that ordinary people can't or won't access.

From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2024

Liverpool's 2-0 win, not a scoreline that flatters them, made it five wins from five in the Champions League to put them top of the new format’s table.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024

Max flatters me but not in a sleazy way.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

The end of regulatory tailwinds that recently flattered the group’s results mean Fresenius Medical Care could be set for an operating profit contraction, according to JPM.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Hannover Re said currency effects weighed on its results due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, while last year’s depreciation of the greenback flattered its earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Again, I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list, and naturally I wanted to know what the occasion was.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

Burwell said he’s flattered by recent online praise from the likes of Ethel Cain, Flying Lotus and Kid Cudi for his score.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Cara was flattered, but her smile turned to a frown.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements

WSJ | Buy Side: Upgrade your athleisure wardrobe with these comfy, flattering men’s joggers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

The Times’ obituary was as flattering as most: “We have public men who might well copy in some measure the pose of mind, the calm dignity, the graceful honesty and gentle manliness of Romualdo Pacheco.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Earlier that morning, Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei published a flattering bulletin placing Schmitt atop the speculative short list to be Vice President JD Vance’s 2028 running mate, quoting admirers of the senator.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

Elsewhere, Everton's tale of the tape is not so flattering.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

In 1936 Hubble produced a popular book called The Realm of the Nebulae, which explained in flattering style his own considerable achievements.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson


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