centre of gravity
Britishnoun
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GEM's research also found that just a small fraction of wind and solar growth came from rich G7 countries, with the "centre of gravity" now shifting "decisively toward emerging and developing economies."
From Barron's
Krishna accepts he is entering his final playing years, even if physically he still has the same muscular build and low centre of gravity that have made him a robust but agile forward.
From Barron's
An aircraft can use thousands of kilos of extra fuel if its centre of gravity shifts by just a small amount.
From BBC
Remember more than half of Labour's MPs – 243 out of 406 – are completely new, so understanding their centre of gravity is hugely important.
From BBC
"This moment is a moment of shifting centres of gravity, shifting centres of power within each of our cities," he says.
From BBC
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