center of gravity
noun phrase
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: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position
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Meanwhile, as humanity has shifted its center of gravity to cities, there’s been an alarming rise in illnesses such as depression, cancer, and diabetes.
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Thomas Heatherwick, WIRED, 2 Jan. 2025
Burrows was an ally and top lieutenant for Phelan, R-Beaumont, who was the focal point of a conservative insurrection that's center of gravity was actually outside of the House itself.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
He’s got a great feel for coverage, has a great spatial awareness, good center of gravity.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
The 3 has a low center of gravity and 50/50 weight distribution, characteristics associated with sporty handling and acceleration.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
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Thomas Heatherwick, WIRED, 2 Jan. 2025
Burrows was an ally and top lieutenant for Phelan, R-Beaumont, who was the focal point of a conservative insurrection that's center of gravity was actually outside of the House itself.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
He’s got a great feel for coverage, has a great spatial awareness, good center of gravity.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
The 3 has a low center of gravity and 50/50 weight distribution, characteristics associated with sporty handling and acceleration.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Center of gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20gravity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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