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The first time a World Cup game was played in the U.S., the opening ceremony featured Oprah Winfrey tumbling off a stage and Diana Ross shanking a penalty shot several yards wide of the goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s rare to have that wide of an expanse,” said David Hamrick, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
The Senegal midfielder, a champion at the Africa Cup of Nations last weekend, powered narrowly wide of the post.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
The Ravens fired Harbaugh less than 48 hours after missing the playoffs when Tyler Loop’s 44-yard kick attempt sailed wide of the goal posts as time expired against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
I am very wide of shoulder and, in the condition I now find myself, narrow of hip.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
