Example Sentences

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Gyllenhaal has done the latter, it seems, reverting to flattened characters who don’t require bold artistic leaps or personal attachment, and thus don’t cause heartbreak if a film underperforms.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Even as prices have flattened out, fewer deals are getting done.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But new data shows its growth appears to have flattened.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

On social media, the debate turned sharper, touching on how Indian representation is received, framed and sometimes flattened on global stages.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

He stiffened and his ears flattened to his skull.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia