as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business
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Recent Examples of width
The best way to determine your foot width is to have a professional—like a podiatrist or an employee at a specialty shoe store—measure it for you, Dr. Borchardt says.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
The kit is reportedly compatible with virtually any third-party stroller that has a rear axle width of 55 to 75 cm (21.7 to 29.5 in) between the wheels.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
Use a drywall drill bit to drill a hole the width of your anchor.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Developed by scientists from MIT and Germany's Friedrich-Alexander University, the flat hexagonal particles are each just 250 nanometers in width, and consist of a two-layer magnetostrictive core housed within a piezoelectric shell.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
The kit is reportedly compatible with virtually any third-party stroller that has a rear axle width of 55 to 75 cm (21.7 to 29.5 in) between the wheels.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
Use a drywall drill bit to drill a hole the width of your anchor.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Developed by scientists from MIT and Germany's Friedrich-Alexander University, the flat hexagonal particles are each just 250 nanometers in width, and consist of a two-layer magnetostrictive core housed within a piezoelectric shell.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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And reference images can help narrow the scope of the output to keep it within a specific color palette or use specific patterns or textures.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Smith added that if any other polling locations are added to the PSPS scope due to a change in the forecast, officials would assess the situation and provide backup power if needed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The city faces a deep political divide on key policy questions, such as the extent to which the large police budget should be preserved over other city services in upcoming budget talks.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Additional carrots for Ukraine are most likely to be found in the economic realm.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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When conflicts exist outside the U.S. realm, money tends to flow to U.S. Treasurys as a safe-haven investment.Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Long range competition shooters use them religiously.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Which is why the salon also offers a range of services to help it last: wigs-only highlights, washing, setting, trendy cuts, and dye services, starting at around $250.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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