narrow
Example Sentences
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By identifying which universals truly stand up to rigorous testing, the study helps narrow the focus for future research.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
In normal times, 20% of the world’s oil flows through the narrow waterway to global markets, along with critical supplies of natural gas, fertilizer and other cargo shipments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The widening spreads, if they persist, could narrow BDC interest margins and put downward pressure on dividends.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
While traffic is down about 95% compared to before the conflict, shipping through the narrow waterway has not stopped altogether.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Father, Betsie, and I found places to sit on a narrow bench that ran around the sides.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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