sprawl

Example Sentences

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L.A., though, has relatively moderate density that sprawls somewhat consistently across hundreds of miles.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s the human version of a big St. Bernard sprawled out in a sunbeam.

From Literature

That first morning, with coffee in hand, I tiptoed into the lounge, sank into an armchair and watched the desert sprawl while wispy clouds clung to the horizon under a brightening sky.

From Los Angeles Times

The main house sprawls over 20,000 square feet and comes complete with five bedrooms, six full baths, two half-baths, a playroom, a spa and hair salon, a bowling alley, and a wine cellar.

From MarketWatch

The residence—which is located in the exclusive enclave of Watch Hill in Westerly and is known locally as “Holiday House”—currently sprawls across 11,000 square feet and features seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

From MarketWatch