parabolic

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Parabolic moves in the market “only end one way,” says BTIG’s Krinsky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Parabolic moves typically end poorly, and I believe that will happen this time as well, from what levels, I don’t know.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

When seeking to capture sensitive sounds coming from multiple directions, he has also used an omni directional Sennheiser ME62 with a Telinga Parabolic dish.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Parabolic flights, which fly within Earth’s atmosphere in alternating upward and downward arcs, allow passengers to experience zero gravity for repeated short bursts, and are a regular part of training for astronauts.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2021

Parabolic Curves.—Having the form of a parabola—a conic section.

From Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship by Chanute, Octave