gaping

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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

For baseball, he believes, a salary cap would be a good thing, given the gaping revenue disparities among teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

The crew scattered for cover, except for Piper, who stood frozen in place, gaping at the arrow that had almost pierced her nose the hard way.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan