flatten

Example Sentences

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Long-end Treasury yields declined more than short-end yields, causing the curve to flatten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

We're here to find out what version of Fury we're going to see - the fleet-footed mover, or someone who has made a conscious decision to flatten his feet and rely more on upper-body movement.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Moderate relief is in sight this weekend, when forecasters predict the powerful high pressure system will start to flatten out, bringing a gradual dip in temperatures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“We’re just seeing this trend flatten out,” Berner said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

It takes up zero space, so there is no outer edge, no place where space begins to flatten out again.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife