gaping

Example Sentences

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The gaping holes torn in a road to Mandalay by last year's devastating earthquake have been filled in, and the route in northern Myanmar partly resurfaced.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Once a gaping wound, the Lakers have the league’s sixth-ranked defense during these last 10 games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

They say that the gaping revenue disparity between big-market teams like the two-time defending champion Dodgers and their small-market counterparts has hurt competitive balance and alienated fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He replied, “The vacuum” — the gaping void where his career used to be.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Ivan’s words opened up a gaping hole inside Anya that nearly sucked the sound out of her ears.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack