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Yet even moving to a flatter yield-curve environment can have negative consequences.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Whatever the assignment was supposed to accomplish, it did not appease the man it was designed to flatter.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

Lamanna says he now runs a flatter organization with an emphasis on player-coaches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Now the next question for Robinson is whether he can repeat this success on harder, flatter pitches, or in hot conditions which will test those fitness levels.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

His coat had lost its lovely, glossy look; his round little stomach grew flatter every day.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater

But strip out the popular Mini Kelly handbag, which flatters the average premium, and larger versions of the Kelly and Birkin sell at par to retail prices once the auctioneers’ commission is factored in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

Crypto markets have billions in wash trading — fake volume that flatters momentum and dupes newcomers.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025

But it also flatters the ego of the raw milk enthusiast, who is convinced he's part of an elite group with special access to knowledge that ordinary people can't or won't access.

From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2024

"But to some extent that flatters England a bit because England hasn't necessarily made quite so much progress in reducing waiting times across the board."

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2024

Max flatters me but not in a sleazy way.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

Hannover Re said currency effects weighed on its results due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, while last year’s depreciation of the greenback flattered its earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Again, I was surprised — and flattered — to find myself on the guest list, and naturally I wanted to know what the occasion was.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

For the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, a decline in diagnostics revenue also dragged down the group’s top-line, while tariff refunds flattered its bottom line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Burwell said he’s flattered by recent online praise from the likes of Ethel Cain, Flying Lotus and Kid Cudi for his score.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Adela, flattered, began to ponder on the truth of the statement.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

Earlier that morning, Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei published a flattering bulletin placing Schmitt atop the speculative short list to be Vice President JD Vance’s 2028 running mate, quoting admirers of the senator.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026

Even by boxing's recent standards, the past 24 hours have been extraordinary - and not a particularly flattering look for the sport.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

In the absence of information, you’ll likely choose the most flattering answer.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026

Police conducted dozens of raids Thursday into the alleged embezzlement of public funds by the company that produced the flattering biopic.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

“I see your father has taught you his world-famous flattering ways.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini