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narrowness

NOUN
a physical restriction
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STRONG


NOUN
a mental restriction
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Given the narrowness of Meta’s business and its spotty track record broadening it, there is valid worry about its spending on the AI model development race, especially since it remains behind rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

This narrowness of thought and action was also prevalent at Public Health England, the body responsible for health protection at the start of the pandemic.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

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




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