W-shaped

Follow a W-shaped pattern, which will distribute paint evenly and prevent drips and lap marks from marring the surface.

Consumer Reports' secrets to the perfect paint job 2011

“We cannot invite a W-shaped recession, or an M-shaped recession,” said Rep. John Olver (D-MA), when asked about a spending freeze.

Think Progress » Bayh Claims ‘There’s A Fighting Chance’ Obama Will Call For A Spending Freeze 2010

His temple-to-temple, W-shaped mustache has already won him the endorsement of the American Mustache Institute.

Joe Miller mobilizes U.S. Army; Sarah Palin gets keystoned; McMillan leads by a whisker Dana Milbank 2010

“We cannot invite a W-shaped recession, or an M-shaped recession,” noted Rep. John Oliver (D-MA).

Think Progress » ThinkFast: January 19, 2010 2010

“We cannot invite a W-shaped recession, or an M-shaped recession,” noted Rep. John Oliver (D-MA).

Think Progress 2010

Economists have debated whether economic recovery would be a swift rebound (V-shaped), rather more drawn-out (U-shaped) or, worse, a double-dip: W-shaped.

Martin Sorrell: We're back to LUV-shaped recovery Zoe Wood in Berlin 2010

The likely scenario for advanced economies is a mediocre U-shaped recovery, even if we avoid a W-shaped double dip.

'What is coming will feel like a recession' 2010

Now, it looks more like a "W-shaped" recovery is on the way.

Plunge in home sales not pretty, but necessary for real recovery 2010

* China may face deflationary pressures in the latter half of this year, according to the government's National Development and Reform Commission, and its economic growth path may be "W-shaped."

Morning briefing: euro rises against dollar as U.S. recovery slows 2010

A number of world-class economists whom we respect believe that at best we are in for a W-shaped recovery, with a double dip recession hitting us by 2011.

Leo Hindery, Jr.: What A Jobless Recovery Today Means For Tomorrow? 2009