gaping

Example Sentences

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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

She said the scar had not healed and there was a "gaping hole", and the implant site was infected.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

All Black Jordie Barrett says he's "gutted" Wellington Hurricanes teammate Brett Cameron faces another lengthy injury layoff, leaving them with a gaping hole at fly-half.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Then, with a cry, he flung himself into the Crochan’s gaping mouth.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander