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But when Jurado sarcastically introduced the next speaker — “Your favorite, Lineage, will now present!” — the joke fell flatter than a solar panel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

In the fifth over, Sooryavanshi looked primed to attack the off-spin of Will Jacks, only to run past a flatter one and be stumped.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Armstrong said that Coinbase will adopt a flatter organizational structure, give managers more responsibilities and concentrate on “AI-native talent” who can manage fleets of AI agents.

From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026

You will see, especially among younger people, more entrepreneurs launching smaller businesses or flatter structures as a result of these tools.

From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026

“Hope art thou true, or dost thou flatter me?”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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

Shortly after being banished, a disguised Kent flatters King Lear by telling him that he has that quality that leads other men to follow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023

"I didn't give him a sniff and when I had to put him in trouble I did. The result flatters me a little bit," Hawkins told BBC Sport.

From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2023

“I’m not certain, Mr. Hanson, whether this yellow silk flatters my features,” she fussed.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

By signing Garnacho on loan they do not have a longer-term commitment to a winger who has flattered to deceive at Stamford Bridge and has not enhanced his reputation.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Jurors were previously told she knew Ward had been in films and on TV and felt flattered when he asked for her Snapchat handle.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

I was very flattered, but I also understand the responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026

The reasons have to do with how accountants treat all that AI spending, plus some longer-term trends that have flattered corporate profitability.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

I loved the playacting and the pretence and the secrecy of it, and I flattered myself with my own importance.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

WSJ | Buy Side: Whether you prefer a one-piece or a classic string bikini, these stylist-approved women’s swimsuits are flattering and functional.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

She had taken photos of her everyday life - a nice dinner, a selfie when the lighting was particularly flattering.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

Whether it be screen printing powerful messages on a traditional tee, or upcycling large shirts into more flattering silhouettes, creatives are finding innovative ways to show off their pride.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

It is probably the most personally flattering work of presidential art ever commissioned.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

I’ll walk in, in slow motion, perfectly centered in a beam of flattering light.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera