parabolic

Example Sentences

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The stock market was relatively calm in the weeks leading up to its late-October high, in contrast to the parabolic increase that you’d expect if tops were the opposite of bottoms.

From Barron's

But a rainy weather forecast means the sun's rays will not be able to light the parabolic mirror used by actresses in the garb of ancient priestesses.

From Barron's

Suppose you throw a ball in the air: the parabolic trajectory that it follows can be represented as the solution of a differential equation.

From Scientific American

The receding parabolic arches in the Chrysler’s crown even inform a wallpaper pattern.

From New York Times

The navigation system enables it to be steered around obstacles like mountains and known anti-air defenses, unlike traditional artillery that follows a parabolic arc towards its target.

From Reuters