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inflow

American  
[in-floh] / ˈɪnˌfloʊ /

noun

  1. something that flows in; influx.


inflow British  
/ ˈɪnˌfləʊ /

noun

  1. something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in

  2. the amount or rate of flowing in

  3. Also called: inflowing.  the act of flowing in; influx

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of inflow

First recorded in 1645–55; in- 1 + flow

Example Sentences

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"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

Hungarian long-dated bonds should also benefit from the prospect of a better economic outlook due to the expected inflow of EU funds and the prospect of euro adoption, Taborsky said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

That’s driven unprecedented interest in Korean markets: A BofA report just flagged the biggest weekly inflow ever to South Korean equities.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 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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