lanky

Example Sentences

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He was dismissed by the lanky spinner and afterwards appeared to question the legitimacy of his bowling action.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

A lanky, six-foot-five 72-old, Druckenmiller got his start in the trust department of Pittsburgh National Bank, before running mutual funds for Dreyfus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

But he had to work hard to tame the lanky 24-year-old, who showed his potential with a maiden ATP title last year.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, Michael was still growing into his lanky frame and taking classes at Ohio State.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Her hair kinky like his, not lanky like mine.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago