cramped

Example Sentences

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I’m in a cramped examination room at a clinic in Panama City.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Lots of the scenes take place in cramped elevators and bank vaults.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“These are cramped surroundings,” said James Holmes, a professor of maritime strategy at the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Their cramped and outdated Aspmyra Stadium -- built in 1966 -- can hold just over 8,200 spectators and the team came close to bankruptcy in 2016.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The door was propped open, and the humid air and the scent of lye hit me even before I entered the cramped space of the service room.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu