gaping

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Chakravorti traces the gaping wage hole to India's services-driven growth, which supports a "narrower slice" of the population, in contrast to China's manufacturing-led boom.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

They say that the gaping revenue disparity between big-market teams like the two-time defending champion Dodgers and their small-market counterparts has hurt competitive balance and alienated fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He replied, “The vacuum” — the gaping void where his career used to be.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

She said the scar had not healed and there was a "gaping hole", and the implant site was infected.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Little Charlie Bucket was staring at her absolutely spellbound, watching her huge rubbery lips as they pressed and unpressed with the chewing, and Grandpa Joe stood beside him, gaping at the girl.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl