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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Such a Europe would no longer be compelled to follow the United States and might even emerge as a center of gravity, attracting other countries that are fed up with Washington’s bullying.
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Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
The center of gravity in services is moving from relocation to reinvention.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
And all of that offense will run through Cardoso, who will be the center of gravity in the post as both a scorer and passer.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
The Role of International Organizations Must Evolve As the center of gravity in development shifts toward local systems, a fundamental transformation in the mindset and operating models of NGOs is urgently needed.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
The center of gravity in services is moving from relocation to reinvention.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
And all of that offense will run through Cardoso, who will be the center of gravity in the post as both a scorer and passer.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
The Role of International Organizations Must Evolve As the center of gravity in development shifts toward local systems, a fundamental transformation in the mindset and operating models of NGOs is urgently needed.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for center of gravity
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“Center of gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20gravity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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