size
Example Sentences
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The Moon will appear to the astronauts "about the size of a basketball held at arm's length," Noah Petro, head of NASA's planetary geology lab, told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Allan said it had become too difficult for a company his size to negotiate network programming agreements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The Bruins jumped out early while South Carolina struggled with the Bruins’ size and went three for 18 from the floor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Reducing their size caused them to lose their ability to confine light.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Lloyd had burned a hole in his shirt the size of a silver dollar.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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