centre of gravity

noun

1. the point through which the resultant of the gravitational forces on a body always acts

Example Sentences

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant meanwhile said Israel was “opening a new phase in the war” and that the “centre of gravity is shifting to the north through the diversion of resources and forces”.

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Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told troops on Tuesday that the military’s “centre of gravity” was gradually shifting from Gaza and to the Lebanese border.

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Whatever the factchecks, whatever economists say, they want the centre of gravity of the whole campaign to be on their terrain.

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"This moment is a moment of shifting centres of gravity, shifting centres of power within each of our cities," he says.

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Typically wide receivers are taller than running backs, with NFL teams more interested in drafting sturdier running backs with a low centre of gravity.

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