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Recent Examples of trajectory
Clark is on a trajectory that might not be seen again, but her impact on basketball has surely been felt.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In my career, it’s been a trajectory that’s been like a roller coaster loop.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
That subset of the GOP House membership had remained loyal to the Democratic speaker even as their own party was on a steady trajectory to take over the state.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
The regulatory trajectory in trading increasingly mirrors that of consumer credit, particularly affecting specialized platforms.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In my career, it’s been a trajectory that’s been like a roller coaster loop.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
That subset of the GOP House membership had remained loyal to the Democratic speaker even as their own party was on a steady trajectory to take over the state.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
The regulatory trajectory in trading increasingly mirrors that of consumer credit, particularly affecting specialized platforms.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trajectory
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As the country has carved a circuitous path toward justice and commemoration, ESMA has emerged as a central symbol of that historical reckoning.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Even though Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, there are still hurdles that line the path to enacting his vision.Stephen Fowler, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Few brands have followed this same exact route, but some have clearly been reading the room.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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This second route, the one Patient X was using to recognize emotions, goes directly to the lower part of the brain (to the amygdala).Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Suggs finished with just nine points on 4-of-19 shooting, including 1-of-9 from beyond the arc.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Despite meeting significant resistance in the lane, UConn didn’t establish itself from beyond the arc, taking only 16 3-point attempts (UConn’s season average is 23.6).Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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This slight shortfall will occur because the moon’s orbit is tilted relative to Earth’s orbit around the sun, causing the moon to rarely align perfectly opposite the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sun does have some influence on Earth's temperatures, which varies depending on the shape of Earth's orbit around the sun, its tilt on its axis and the solar cycle, Zee said.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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This could have been just a string of bald jokes, but Dismukes has a way of playing this type of character with absolute seriousness.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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For the most part, the Bucks have played tight games over the last month and just found a way to win at the end.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The first two players on that list were 23 and 24 years respectively in 2022 and appeared to be on the ascent.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Honnold has never free climbed the route—a style that allows climbers to use ropes and climbing gear for protection but not to aid the ascent.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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It is thought November’s CPI reading should keep the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates at its December meeting next week.Sam Meredith,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, the pair returned in Week 8, and since then, the Rams have gotten back on track.Ben Morse, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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