tall

Example Sentences

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Last weekend, visitors walking through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and nearby areas found tall, bright sunflowers, deep pink desert sand-verbena, basket evening primrose and even elusive desert lilies, which thrilled photographers like myself.

From Los Angeles Times

He shook his head in disgust when I told him about Bovino’s continued tall tales.

From Los Angeles Times

But that might be a tall order, because of the need for a regulatory framework and broad diplomatic agreement on how and where such ships can operate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Silva Gu's eyes dart back and forth across miles of tall grassland, scouring it for signs of life in the darkness.

From BBC

He believes the UK suffers from "tall poppy syndrome" – where successful people are resented – and a negative culture.

From BBC