slope
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"I was also very surprised about how deep this species was found. The observation from the slope of the Tonga Trench is nearly 700 meters deeper than this species was known to live."
From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026
When children’s mental health and cognitive development are at risk, implying that screens can be good in some circumstances is a slippery slope toward a worse future.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Notably, the slope of the 200-day simple moving average turned higher in January, signaling a potential shift in longer-term trend momentum.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
This is implicit in the chart above, which shows the slope of the fair-value line becoming nearly flat.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
As he heaved himself up the slope, the thunder of many hooves drew nearer.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing slope
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Expressions and Equations
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
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