inflow
Americannoun
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something that flows in; influx.
noun
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something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in
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the amount or rate of flowing in
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Also called: inflowing. the act of flowing in; influx
Etymology
Origin of inflow
Example Sentences
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Exploiting this front-running opportunity is simple: Just invest in Vietnamese stocks in anticipation of the substantial inflow of new cash once the country’s reclassification takes effect.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
BlackRock’s quarterly profit fell in the recent quarter, hurt by one-time costs stemming from recent acquisitions, though adjusted earnings and the net inflow of money from clients topped analyst estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
The net inflow of money from clients totaled $268 billion, missing estimates of $311.6 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
That’s not unexpected, since an inflow to those ETFs leads them to purchase more gold, and vice versa.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
Despite the inflow of cash and capital assets, Lawrence kept a parsimonious grip on his kingdom.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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