girth

Example Sentences

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Yet he seems to have developed this superiority as much through charisma and kindness as from sheer girth.

From Salon • May 27, 2024

This poor lone cedar of 18 ½ meters girth and over 50 meters high had all but been forgotten.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

I have quite a few memories of playing around its roots and marveling at its girth.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2024

He had the thrilling job of measuring the first shark’s length and girth.

From Scientific American • Oct. 18, 2023

War Admiral was kicking so hard that his hind legs were nearly thumping into his girth, but he couldn’t keep up.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand