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 highest segment encompasses the proverbial 1%, who average about $700,000 in annual inflow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
The move broke a seven-day inflow streak totaling over $850 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
While some businesses are lagging, foreign direct investment into Canada hit C$96.8 billion in 2025, the highest inflow of capital to the Canadian economy since 2007.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
That blew away the next biggest sector inflow, financials, which had received around $3 billion this month through July 30, according to Bartolini.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 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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