incurvating

verb

present participle of incurvate
as in reflecting

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  1. reflecting
  2. curving
  3. bowing
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  • Today, semiconductors sit at the center of geopolitical discussions involving the United States, China, Taiwan and Europe, reflecting their role as a foundational input to nearly every sector of the modern economy.
    — Jim Bureau, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
Definition of reflecting
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  • His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Nusa scored a beautiful goal after curving a shot into the top right corner, just past the arms of Fofana to give Norway a 1-0 lead.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Definition of curving
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  • An adventure bowing to higher authority, raising yourself above nothing and no one.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • China and Japan are part of the offshore suite opening Friday, with France and Belgium bowing next weekend.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Definition of bowing
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