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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
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Next to Luzerne County, Bucks County has the narrowest divide among Republican and Democratic voters.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, those local efforts have vastly narrowed the number of people who still work at or below the federal minimum wage: Just 1.1% of U.S. workers reported doing so in 2023, an all-time low, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
In that race, the popular vote split between Bush and Gore by a very small margin — much narrower than in 2016.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Next to Luzerne County, Bucks County has the narrowest divide among Republican and Democratic voters.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
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
The former president has, however, narrowed Harris's lead among women, from 18 points in the October 3 poll to 11 points in the latest one.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, those local efforts have vastly narrowed the number of people who still work at or below the federal minimum wage: Just 1.1% of U.S. workers reported doing so in 2023, an all-time low, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2016, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton beat Trump 4-2 in the town and carried the state by a razor thin margin of 0.4 points.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Always dry thoroughly, heat on the stovetop until completely dry, and apply a thin layer of oil or shortening.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Researchers trained rats to jog on a treadmill To scientifically measure that observation, researchers captured two dozen vampire bats from Belize and trained them to use a small treadmill typically used to measure the metabolic rates of rats.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Don’t be dismayed by the limited size run (which only goes up to a large)—this jacket runs really big.Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 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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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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Slipknot have since gone multi-platinum, founded their own music festival, and stretched far beyond their parochial metal scene into persistent cultural relevance.Emma Madden, Vulture, 31 Oct. 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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Yet Harris’s momentum leveled off, the race tightened and anxieties rose.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But there are indications that the race between the parties is tightening further.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 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 21 Nov. 2024.
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