trajectories

plural of trajectory
as in paths
the curved course along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space the trajectory of the missile

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Recent Examples of trajectories Simultaneously, ion velocity mapping recorded the trajectories and velocities of the ions, providing detailed information about their energies. Victoria Corless, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025 Businesses achieving this benchmark are commanding premium valuations due to their sustainable and scalable growth trajectories. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Most major luxury brands have followed similar trajectories. Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 Diverse, mixed democratic trajectories for Asia’s democracies characterized 2024. Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024 At some point, one or more will have to go, either to free up resources or because their own trajectories have outpaced their club’s. George Caulkin, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024 Many tech professionals don’t follow traditional career trajectories. Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Both songs spent the entire chart year on each global chart, but arrive at their high year-end finishes with different trajectories. Eric Frankenberg, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024 Additionally, as Big Bang Disruptors can quickly dominate their markets, venture funds could benefit from having stakes in more companies with potential breakout trajectories. Dr Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Leaders from nontraditional paths bring unique insights, challenge established norms and serve as catalysts for innovation.
    Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The brothers -- who were convicted in the 1990s for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez -- have three possible paths to freedom.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • From tactile maps and Braille wall text to ASL interpretation, audio guides, and wheelchair-friendly pathways, the museum is shaping what a truly inclusive cultural space can be.
    M. Leona Godin, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
  • These developments show the need for nations to explore alternative pathways for economic independence, moving away from complex and contentious financial tools.
    Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.
    James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.
    Fred Battisti, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Trajectories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectories. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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