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flows

  • plural of flow.
  • present tense form of flow (3rd person singular).

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Thursday’s tanker traffic marked a reversal for Hormuz flows.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

World trade flows rose 0.7% in April, showing economic resilience despite Middle East conflict disruptions, according to the CPB.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The tax law asks whether too much benefit flows to one person or entity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The ruling means drivers can use a mandated cooling kit that flows cooled liquid, such as glycol, through a system of pipes in a fireproof top worn under their overalls.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The cash flows of Mike Burry’s credit default swaps replicated the cash flows of the triple-B-rated subprime mortgage bond that he wagered against.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis