narrowest

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Warsh's confirmation was the narrowest margin for the Senate approval of a Fed chair since the process was implemented in 1977.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Bollinger Bands indicate market calm, with the 10-year yield’s band space at 0.111 percentage points, the narrowest since January 16.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Revenue beat expectations by the narrowest margin in at least five years, not counting misses, according to available FactSet data.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The strait itself is roughly 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, but ships actually track along two deep channels—one westward into the Gulf and one out—that are each only about 2 miles wide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Her ankle-length marigold skirt and white blouse were pinched together with a large leather belt, giving her the narrowest waist Percy had ever seen.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan