narrowness

Example Sentences

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One reason for this narrowness is surely that the Theban plays tell stories broadly familiar to theatergoers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

And even within the strait, there are particular challenges that convoys could struggle with -- for one, the narrowness of the channel drastically reduces the time a warship might have to stop an attack.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

"Since I became interested in the discussion of monetary questions, I have often had occasion to note and comment upon the narrowness of some of the terms used," Bryan later wrote.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2024

Because of the narrowness of the pipe, only certain snacks like grams and dry fruits could be given to the workers so far.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

After a long silence, and after their talk had turned to trifles then on to the narrowness of life, Violet said to Alice Manfred, “Wouldn’t you? You wouldn’t fight for your man?”

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison