spacing

Example Sentences

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Deschamps identified that the spacing of France's defensive set-up was off and that offensively the players were in zones that didn't best suit many of them.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Coach Mike Brown’s “five-out” approach ensures every player is a 3-point threat, creating wide spacing to stretch defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Slowly but surely, he broke down picking the hook, separating verses using slick spacing, and adding layers of intricately placed sounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But unlike the tradwife with her gaggle of youngsters underfoot, the orangutan mother sustains this intense caretaking by spacing her kids seven or so years apart.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

He repeated the words, spacing them, emphasizing each one.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler