center of gravity
noun phrase
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: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position
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The van’s low center of gravity and shorter-travel suspension are tuned for maximum comfort and control on pavement.
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Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
As with all EVs, the low center of gravity afforded by the battery pack helps.
—Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 21 Oct. 2024
Keep your elbows close to your body, which will help your center of gravity.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Beating the expectations of his foes and his friends alike, Netanyahu continues to act as the center of gravity in Israeli politics.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
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Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
As with all EVs, the low center of gravity afforded by the battery pack helps.
—Roberto Baldwin, WIRED, 21 Oct. 2024
Keep your elbows close to your body, which will help your center of gravity.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Beating the expectations of his foes and his friends alike, Netanyahu continues to act as the center of gravity in Israeli politics.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Center of gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20gravity. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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