arc

Example Sentences

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Mullins hadn’t made a single one of his four 3-point attempts, and as the clock ticked down, he found himself standing closer to the half-court line than the arc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

However, that sentiment also applies to how Ursula’s character arc shapes up.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Unlike many freestyle rap hits, Children's Story was planned and written with a deliberate story arc.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Powell’s own inflation fight has followed a different arc than Volcker’s.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The woman smiles as she pushes the arc of cards back into a neat pile.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern