inflow
Americannoun
noun
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something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in
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the amount or rate of flowing in
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Also called: inflowing. the act of flowing in; influx
Etymology
Origin of inflow
Example Sentences
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The inflow of money to the U.S. oil industry could partly offset some of the damage to the economy from higher gas prices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
That is despite the fund posting a net inflow for the quarter, meaning new money coming in exceeded the redemption requests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Since 2021, for example, more funds have flowed out of energy-sector ETFs than into them, versus a net inflow for all sectors, according to data from State Street Investment Management.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The insurers’ inflow of payments for new policies slowed alongside a “material increase” in existing customers who were abandoning or cashing out policies, AM Best said.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
The Ents stopped the inflow in the night, and sent the Isen back into its old course.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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