tipping
Example Sentences
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"We are at a tipping point," said Weingart.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
In those simulations, the tipping point occurred at approximately 2.5°C of global warming.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The property became a tipping point, and residents such as JoAnn Koplin pushed for historic protections so other homes wouldn’t be demolished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
It turned out that the pitching phenom who had been seemingly unhittable back home was tipping his pitches—unknowingly letting hitters know what was coming through a tic in his setup or delivery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Pet leaned its head back and forth, horns tipping over, goldfeathered throat exposed and then curved forward.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
