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"centre of gravity" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to the point within or near an object where the force of gravity can be considered to act. It can be used in various contexts, such as physics, engineering, and even figuratively in everyday language. Example: "The centre of gravity of the human body is located around the hips, allowing us to maintain balance and stability while standing." "The financial centre of gravity has shifted from traditional industries to the tech sector." "In order to lift the heavy box safely, you need to find its centre of gravity and hold it steady."
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centre of gravity
noun
Standard spelling of center of gravity
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But the centre of gravity is shifting.
London is my intellectual centre of gravity.
Where is the centre of gravity here?
London's centre of gravity has shifted accordingly.
The global centre of gravity is changing.
The locomotion and centre of gravity that the costume gives.
I can feel the shift in my centre of gravity.
The centre of gravity is with the Israelis.
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The animal's centre-of-gravity was too far forward to balance that way, the researchers claim.
A series of modest steps can collectively shift the centre of gravity in food systems".
The stability increases with the distance between metacentre and centre of gravity, called the metacentric height.
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