V-shaped
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Investors should also note that V-shaped cup formations tend to have higher failure rates, a dynamic the current setup may be starting to reflect.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Lee writes that “historically, steep declines are followed by V-shaped recoveries,” as he thinks the U.S economy is equipped to deal with $100 oil.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
As they changed the temperature and magnetic field, the gap displayed a sharp V-shaped curve, very different from the smooth, flat pattern typical of conventional superconductors.
From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2025
They act as deep coffers for the inset skylights, recalling Kahn’s Yale museum, while their V-shaped section gives them a central channel in which the mechanical systems are concealed, performing their duties unseen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
Kendra strolled after Seth, whose ruckus was sending the swans drifting toward the far side of the lake, leaving V-shaped ripples in their wake.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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