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
These results are crucial given tech has been leading a V-shaped bounce and helping to drive a string of stock-market record highs since late March.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
In 2024, Lululemon stopped selling its Breezethrough leggings after customers complained that the fabric was too thin and the V-shaped seam lines were asymmetrical and unflattering.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 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 walked a little farther until they spotted the V-shaped tree.
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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