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flatter

[flat-er] / ˈflæt ər /




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Beijing put on a spectacle designed to flatter Trump ahead of any deal to prove China's door is open to guests.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Wolf kills aren't distributed at random, Loretto said, occurring more often on flatter terrain or in open valleys where chases are more likely.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Instead, the tech entrepreneur argues that companies need flatter structures and fewer employees to thrive in the AI era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

That new outlook reflects a “recognition of our ability to continue to drive against our roadmap” with a “smaller, more nimble, flatter organizational structure,” Ahuja said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“My dear, do not give way to such gloomy thoughts. Let us hope for better things. Let us flatter ourselves that I may be the survivor.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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