inflection

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Recent Examples of inflection Both director and actor seek to defy tone and expectation, and Pattinson’s performance, using a weird little voice and delivering oddball line readings and inflections, fits perfectly with the auteur’s unique approach to humor and sincerity. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025 Gordon's pastiche hits every beat, from the foot-stomping rhythm to the clapping in unison and the dramatic vocal inflections. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 Many professionals end on an upward inflection, which makes statements sound like questions. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Analysts see a coming inflection for the chip equipment supplier’s business. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inflection
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Noun
  • The curvatures and sleekness of the XC60 are unlike no other SUV in today’s market.
    Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
  • Photograph: Kieran Alger Recent shoes, like the Adidas Adios Pro 4, have experimented with the position and curvature—or the rockering—of the midsoles in a bid to roll runners into a more efficient gait.
    Kieran Alger, Wired News, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.
    Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • For instance, earlier this month stocks sank and bond yields rose, particularly on the longer end of the curve, Chaudhuri pointed out.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The challenge is finding fresh angles to share your core message.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • For years, Salah has helped change the angle to the target for the free-kick taker by rolling his studs over the ball in advance of a shot.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Interestingly, Milwaukee may need to consider a bend but don’t break strategy.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The cards were stacked against us, though; the turkeys quickly disappeared around a bend in the canyon, half a mile below, still going strong.
    Percy Brown, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In turn, creators receive ongoing support and unique engagement opportunities, forming lasting, genuine connections.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • That in turn leads to a heavier aircraft which, by definition, requires larger engines.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 May 2025

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“Inflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflection. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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