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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Another reason is that not every dollar invested in an IPO represents a new foreign inflow.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"The quality of the glass is quite poor when it comes to remanufacturing bottles, and businesses desperately need that inflow of material," he said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond, another popular T-bill ETF, saw $11.4 billion in inflow early April on a 25-day rolling basis, its best inflow on record.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
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
Despite the inflow of cash and capital assets, Lawrence kept a parsimonious grip on his kingdom.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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