bullwhip

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Recent Examples of bullwhip Among other evidence: Some fossil specimens of sauropods have fused vertebrae in a key transition zone between the stiff base and the flexible section of the tail—much like a bullwhip eventually fails near the junction between the thick handle and the flexible leather portion. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Dec. 2022 The bullwhip effect takes hold in supply chains because long lead times are required to build capacity and significantly increase output. Tom Goldsby, WSJ, 14 June 2021 Polysilicon production has been hit especially hard by the bullwhip effect: There was an oversupply of polysilicon before the pandemic, which prompted manufacturers to slam the breaks on production once Covid-19 hit and countries began entering lockdown. Nicolás Rivero, Quartz, 1 Nov. 2021 The bullwhip effect is a business phenomenon first described in the early 1960s by Jay Forrester at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and more recently explored by researchers at Stanford University. Tom Goldsby, WSJ, 14 June 2021 See all Example Sentences for bullwhip 
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Noun
  • This example of the Royal Oak Offshore ‘End of Days’ is on offer from Analog Shift, and boasts the double layered black nylon strap with velcro closure in excellent condition.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Barrasso will become the second highest-ranking Senate Republican in the next Congress after he was selected to serve as majority whip.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The three-way race is between Sens. John Thune, the current whip; John Cornyn, a former whip; and Rick Scott, an underdog candidate.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Each tray is woven from artisanal rattan and includes 25 disposable guest towels with scalloped edges.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Expect to find swivel gliders in airy white linen, cribs and dressers accented with handwoven caning, and daybeds made from honey-toned rattan.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The lush collard greens start with turkey tails, house-smoked over post oak and hickory for added flavor.
    Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Virginia Shenandoah National Park is home to deciduous trees, including oaks, hickories, maples, and birches resulting in a stunning color palette ranging from deep reds and oranges to bright yellows and golds.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The decor is wittily maximalist—Elton John’s idea of a cowboy saloon—with rawhide banquettes and giant antlers for a chandelier.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2024
  • However, during the FBI tests in 2022 at the agency’s lab in Quantico, Va., forensic analysts used a rawhide mallet to strike the gun so hard that components of the gun fractured.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Noun
  • By reducing waste and boosting crop yields, John Deere demonstrates how AI can cultivate a sustainable and profitable future for agriculture.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • About 2,880 farms are dedicated Christmas-tree growing farms, and another 13,000 or so sell some Christmas trees, alongside more traditional farming crops such as vegetables or grains, depending on the terrain, according to data from the Department of Agriculture.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In a test of the technology, a number of the sensor units were attached to the leaves of golden birch trees which were growing in the experimental garden of the University of Tokyo.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The Cat Couch is manufactured from Baltic birch wood in Arizona.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Crafted in incredibly lightweight goat suede, the King Ranch Men’s Goat Suede Field Coat is stronger than cowhide while also being softer to the touch.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The natural cowhide will feature striking variations in pattern, color, and texture, which means each of these rugs is absolutely unique.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Bullwhip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullwhip. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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