sprawling
Example Sentences
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“In a city like L.A., you’re in this completely insane sprawling city that encompasses the American dream, Hollywood and its impact on the world,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
"SpaceX is just an absolutely sprawling, enormous project with so many different selling points, and so many points that really point to the future," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The carve-out is part of a broader effort to dismantle its sprawling conglomerate structure and strip away operational distractions.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
As Typhoon Jangmi advanced, its sprawling rainbands delivered intense rainfall across a broad area, prompting concerns about flooding in several locations.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
I hit the dirt in a hundred sprawling postures, each time righting myself in an instant and skittering to the safety of a tree, tractor or fence, in case the horse was feeling vengeful.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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