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narrowly

[nar-oh-lee] / ˈnær oʊ li /


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Our experience reinforced another lesson: When government is well-designed, narrowly focused and competently managed, it can deliver exceptional value to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Tuesday and Wednesday were both hot days, but the cold front moving in on Thursday drops the temperatures just below the threshold for many, meaning many areas narrowly miss the mark.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

This year, Berkeley was narrowly the hardest UC campus to get into.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

They narrowly voted to exclude emideltide, which has been considered for insomnia, narcolepsy and opioid withdrawal, with numerous other marketing claims including stress, pain and cancer.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

“From the former. I had narrowly observed her during the two visits which I had lately made here; and I was convinced of her affection.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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