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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Former President Trump has won Pennsylvania, securing a coveted battleground state that was increasingly seen as the center of gravity in the presidential election, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection.
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Maybe our morals and our sort of center of gravity and our beliefs don't quite fit with the Democrats.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The battery rides under the cargo floor, contributing to a low center of gravity.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
The van’s low center of gravity and shorter-travel suspension are tuned for maximum comfort and control on pavement.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Maybe our morals and our sort of center of gravity and our beliefs don't quite fit with the Democrats.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The battery rides under the cargo floor, contributing to a low center of gravity.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
The van’s low center of gravity and shorter-travel suspension are tuned for maximum comfort and control on pavement.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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