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 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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