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as in thin
being of less than usual width
found a narrow opening in the fence that he was able to squeeze through
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as in small
not broad or open in views or opinions
a narrow person who thought that anyone who even owned a television had been morally corrupted by society
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as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
a play about human suffering, but in a narrower sense, also about the modern struggles of the working-class poor
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as in close
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
a narrow gubernatorial contest, the outcome of which may depend upon a handful of votes
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as in parochial
unwilling to grant other people social rights or to accept other viewpoints
tried to convince the narrow members of her family that there are many paths to a successful career that don't involve getting a university degree
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Recent Examples of narrow
John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Lawler was among a number of Republican Empire State first-term representatives whose wins were key to clinching the GOP’s narrow majority this Congress — and who became top targets for Democrats.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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post Staff, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Adrenaline is released, heart rate increases, blood flows into the muscles, the digestive system shuts down and consciousness narrows, focusing on the threat.
—Paul Bloom, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2023
Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Democrats eye pickups in Legislative District 17 Democrats have done best so far in southern Arizona’s Legislative District 17, where John McLean has maintained a lead over Republican former state Sen. Vince Leach, although the gap between the two has narrowed.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The congressional district that includes sections of Adams, Larimer and Weld counties could play a pivotal role in the partisan battle over control of the House of Representatives, where Republicans seek to hold onto a narrow majority.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Lawler was among a number of Republican Empire State first-term representatives whose wins were key to clinching the GOP’s narrow majority this Congress — and who became top targets for Democrats.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Here's what to know Biden’s path to victory narrows in the wake of his damaging debate performance.
—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
Adrenaline is released, heart rate increases, blood flows into the muscles, the digestive system shuts down and consciousness narrows, focusing on the threat.
—Paul Bloom, WSJ, 28 Oct. 2023
Verb
While these companies have driven significant market gains in recent years, analysts suggest that their influence might narrow as broader sectors contribute more evenly to market growth.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Democrats eye pickups in Legislative District 17 Democrats have done best so far in southern Arizona’s Legislative District 17, where John McLean has maintained a lead over Republican former state Sen. Vince Leach, although the gap between the two has narrowed.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
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Those efforts nonetheless take up many hours of screen time, and are padded out by even thinner material like Willis’ friend Fatty (Ronny Chieng) accidentally drawing crowds to Golden Palace by being overly rude to white patrons — a one-note joke sustained for too many beats.Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Rule 2: Modulate your own expectations, too Setting personal boundaries about budget and how many people to buy for can help gift-givers avoid stretching themselves too thin.Melinda Fakuade, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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Netflix has ordered a second season of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, with Wednesday star Emma Myers returning as a teenage gumshoe who gets to the bottom of murder cases in a small English village.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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The movie follows a dancer (Britt Robertson) who gets cut from her company in the big city and returns home to her small town, only to find that her parents’ local performing arts venue is at risk of being closed.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The McRib was introduced in 1981, but rather than becoming a permanent menu item, it has been made available only in limited runs over the last four decades.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a thank you to fans, Burger King is offering one million original Whopper sandwiches for $1 for a limited time, while supplies last.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ballot recounts are scheduled Tuesday for two close Ramsey County races.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But these conservationists were not always taken seriously by professional ornithologists, who often viewed them as parochial animal lovers and laughed at their efforts.Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
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There are literally thousands of other Americans worldwide who have dedicated their lives in similar ways to causes that are more consequential than parochial nationalism.Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Rooms: There are six bedrooms, including two primary suites on opposing sides of the villa, each with balconies, outdoor showers, and soaking tubs overlooking the bay.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Once at the end of bay, kayakers can turn off their lights to watch the shooting stars above and the bioluminescent plankton that glitter when the water is disturbed below.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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The proposal was, in fact, a calculated business maneuver designed to bring in billions of dollars in new revenue, box competitors out of lucrative government contracts and tighten the company’s grip on federal business.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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In recent days, the race between Trump and Harris has seemingly tightened as betting markets – which previously showed Trump as favorite – narrowed, and with pollsters describing it as a 50-50 toss up.John Hyatt, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Police released a vague description of the assailant: A slender man in his 30s wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black cargo pants and a surgical mask.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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House: Democrats only need to pick up four seats to flip the House, and whichever party gains control is likely to have a slender majority.Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Narrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrow. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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