arc
Example Sentences
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With the sun on its downward arc and a 500-foot descent ahead to fulfill that wistful desire, he thought prudence dictated that it was time to turn home.
From Los Angeles Times
Ms. MeLampy leaves us with the contention that we may be no different—and no better—than the other animals at the mercy of evolution’s arc.
You depicted what happened today by creating a whole arc of a story that had a punchline to it, be it dramatic or comedic.
Carol and I heartily disagree given the arc of history and all.
From Los Angeles Times
Most rock biopics have a similar rise-and-fall-and-rise arc; it’s a cliché that works, like plugging “Sweet Caroline” into a bar’s jukebox.
From Los Angeles Times
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