tilt

Example Sentences

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“The risks to the labor market and inflation both tilt in unfavorable directions, that is, toward a weaker labor market and a greater persistence of above-target inflation,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“I wouldn’t be surprised if the prevailing wisdom there is we better not endorse anybody, because we don’t want to tilt this one way or the other.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The neighbors began to talk, especially as the full tilt of Gil’s intentions became clearer.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Asian countries may tilt toward alternate sources of supply like the U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I tilt my head with a How am I supposed to know, I don’t have my phone eyebrow raise.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas