curve

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While Woodland could struggle on the greens, he was ahead of the curve in a sport where top players were beginning to chase distance in any way possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But when the chain enters new markets, there can be a learning curve for consumers new to the concept, Moran said, so opening stores in clusters may help word spread.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The change was big, and the curve was steep.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The relationship followed a lopsided u-shaped curve: both extreme heat and extreme cold raised the risk of death, but the effect was much stronger on the cold side.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Annabeth couldn’t see far in the hazy air, but the longer they walked, the more certain she became that the entire landscape was a downward curve.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan