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curves

  • plural
    of curve.
    curve
    noun
    a continuously bending line, without angles.
  • present tense form
    of curve (3rd person singular).
    curve
    noun
    a continuously bending line, without angles.

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After the road opens up, the drivers make short work of the curves while maintaining a respectful distance from one another.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

In the same way a dismal class performance on a business school exam will still yield some A’s, curves also apply in the stock market when a company’s results aren’t necessarily jumping off the page.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

At the summit is a streamlined nickel-chromium spire whose concentric curves and spiky windows quote the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

At this point, customer adoption curves are the best indicator of whether the technology and the market are ready for mass rollout.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

He was already taking curves on two wheels.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone