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Inflow

usgb/ˈɪnfləʊ/Volume
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Physical MovementPlay
Inflow often denotes physical entry, like water entering a reservoir. SlideThe dam controls the inflow of water into the lake.
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Quantity EmphasisPlay
Emphasizes the quantity usually substantial when describing the movement. SlideThe inflow of donations after the broadcast was phenomenal.
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Not Always PositivePlay
'Inflow' can indicate problems if what's incoming is undesirable. SlideThe city struggled with the inflow of pollutants into the river.