flat

Example Sentences

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Du Toit was held up under the posts, but Bath finally made the game safe when Arundell accepted a flat pass and dived in at the corner.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The S&P was virtually flat, the Dow had lost 2.15% and the Nasdaq was up 2.1%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A group of Grubhub veterans have found their next act: an app that lets drivers get help with flat tires and stalled engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The major U.S. stock indexes fell sharply on the opening bell before recovering most of those losses to close mostly flat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It was a struggle to set the trap: to prop up a flat rock on a stick, then slot in another stick crossways to act as a trigger.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver