tall

Example Sentences

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Considering the possible Russian and Chinese vetos, the text "faces tall odds to make it through the Security Council," Daniel Forti, an analyst at International Crisis Group, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Replicating the last year’s 850% spike will be a tall order considering that premium, but it isn’t too late for Wall Street to start paying attention.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

What’s happening is that for the first time in history, MLB needs to know how tall everybody is with as much precision as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

When you’re enjoying a trail, stick to the designated path and avoid walking in tall grass or areas where you cannot see the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Similar to Captain, she was wider than she was tall, like a skunk who’d been squashed beneath the tire of a speeding car.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman