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linear

[lin-ee-er] / ˈlɪn i ər /






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The arrangement of Noguchi’s sculptural set pieces—some heavy and solid, others linear and light, alongside Graham’s mostly form-fitting costumes—evokes spare landscapes framing theatrical fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Anytime you see parabolic moves or linear vertical moves, that’s telling you that it’s less about a sober assessment of a company’s prospects on a straight valuation basis than it is about people chasing momentum.”

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

We all want a linear path to success.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Calibration curves for all eight PAHs had R2 values above 0.99, indicating a highly linear and reliable measurement system.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Impacts produce rays, linear trails of fine powder spewed out during the explosion.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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