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Recent Examples of trajectory
He’s then launched into fight-or-flight mode, with few opportunities to clarify the haziness and better frame Muncie’s trajectory.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Here’s where Trump’s criminal cases stand President-elect Trump’s legal strategy of delay is paying off, with his election victory changing the trajectory of his four criminal prosecutions.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
This kind of trajectory isn’t uncommon with dementia, an umbrella term for a loss of cognitive functioning that impacts a person’s memory, language skills, behavior, mood, and personality.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
In the piece, the source — identified as a former New York City Housewife — reflected the trajectory of the series during her time on it.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Here’s where Trump’s criminal cases stand President-elect Trump’s legal strategy of delay is paying off, with his election victory changing the trajectory of his four criminal prosecutions.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
This kind of trajectory isn’t uncommon with dementia, an umbrella term for a loss of cognitive functioning that impacts a person’s memory, language skills, behavior, mood, and personality.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 25 Nov. 2024
In the piece, the source — identified as a former New York City Housewife — reflected the trajectory of the series during her time on it.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trajectory
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With a red trifecta at his disposal, Trump could have a relatively clear path to advancing his legislative agenda.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Allentown is the most populous city in the Lehigh Valley, a forty-mile stretch on the eastern edge of Pennsylvania that follows the path of the Lehigh River.Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Hunter gave up a touchdown in coverage on a go route down the sideline, his first such offense of the season.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Gabriel Macht is suiting back up as Harvey Specter, for a guest-starring arc on NBC‘s upcoming Suits L.A. spinoff.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sparks is an irrelevant one-off character, and his shooting of an unarmed woman with her daughter in the backseat exists solely to propel Athena’s arc forward, making the moment feel ugly and unnecessary.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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But even in high orbit, the Space Force is developing a new system called Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) for deep space tracking.Brad Dress, The Hill, 28 Nov. 2024
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Using Wes Anderson-esque visual stylings, each episode focuses on a different character in Kafka’s orbit, breaking the fourth wall and offering a dryly humorous peek into the writer’s world.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
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Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Two ways to win: Check in at four or more locations during the week and be automatically entered to win a grand prize of $300 in gift cards Earn points for eating pizzas and checking in!The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the time, Alex Lowe was considered one of the best alpinists of his generation, establishing bold first ascents in Antarctica, Baffin Island, and in the Himalaya.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Yet Harris' ascent to the White House has resonated deeply with local women who see her as a symbol of possibility.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Many of the children who line the tracks and wait for Santa on the Saturday before Thanksgiving are the third, fourth or fifth generation to do so.Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Now, as Marcos and Vice President Duterte clash, in spectacular public form, who’s ensuring economic reform efforts get back on track?William Pesek, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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