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Even this throughway soon couldn’t handle the traffic between Southern and Central California, and the incline was so dangerous that mule teams had to be summoned to rescue underpowered cars that couldn’t make the grade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

But traipse past the principal’s office, scale a short incline, and you’ll be rewarded with an 80-foot-long mural that explodes with color.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

"I spoke about Paris being a reference point where hopefully we'll see a pretty steep incline in terms of performances," said Doris.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

My legs are beginning to hurt though and there's that slight incline round the corner.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025

Mr. Bender and I walk down the incline and cross the creek where a downed log provides a bridge.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

Walking around may require navigating steep inclines or stairwell-like sidewalks, but over the past century the city has developed a unique transit system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

“If you have to venture north or south, you are destined to hit inclines that are not for every able body.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

There are a couple of entr’actes in which the clown, teased by his former supervisor, inclines toward the Grinchy.

From New York Times ● Nov. 27, 2024

He is rarity - as a mountainous country Eritrea mostly produces "climbers", cyclists who race especially well on steep inclines.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2024

It stops at a safe distance and inclines its head.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

"When my kids want something, I'm much more inclined to say yes. My quality of life has increased dramatically."

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

TikTok in particular is also facing a plethora of lawsuits from state AGs, so it might be inclined to sign on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

If the downward trend in housing remains intact, the Fed might be inclined to do nothing.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

Point Loma is stunning territory for anyone inclined to swim, surf, sail, stroll, eat or drink at water’s edge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

“I have noticed, Miss Lumley, that you are inclined to be optimistic.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

The young woman in the sepia-toned photograph curtsies gracefully, inclining her head and smiling sweetly at the camera.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2022

The sickening realization of the Titanic's imminent fate came when Jessop turned to say something to a fellow stewardess and saw that the "forward part" of the ship was inclining toward the dark ocean.

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2022

She would like to see changes, inclining a Senedd creche, the introduction of job shares and an increase in the number of MSs to decrease workload.

From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2021

Since then, the pair's paths have diverged, with Appleblim's housier releases inclining more towards the dancefloor, and Shackleton's series of Drawbar Organ EPs offering playful experimentalism.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 13, 2013

“Hugor Hill,” he said, inclining his head in a solemn nod.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin