tall

Example Sentences

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Convincing him to run for Senate, then—especially given that he has worked for Collins and maintained a good relationship with her—would be a tall order, though no doubt many are trying.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

In the San Jacinto Mountains, another wind phone is nestled inside an old wooden toolbox attached to a tall pine tree in the community of Idyllwild.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

As a flotilla of tall ships glided by behind him, he asked Americans to "reject the two-dimensional view of your fellow citizens and reject the two-dimensional view of your country."

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

The grass particularly often suits tall 'servebots', who are able to thump down aces and unreturnable first shots, but Fery has other tools to hurt his opponents.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Glenn was as tall as Charlie, and Little Britches was a gnome between them.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck