narrowest

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Scrum after scrum failed to gain Glasgow the momentum they needed in the closing stages and the visitors doggedly saw out the narrowest of victories.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

At its narrowest, the entire strait is about 33.5 miles wide.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20% of the world’s crude oil, making it a vital trade artery but a vulnerable one—just 24 miles wide at its narrowest point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For the 10-year yield, the space between the bands is at 0.111 percentage points, the narrowest since Jan. 16.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Her ankle-length marigold skirt and white blouse were pinched together with a large leather belt, giving her the narrowest waist Percy had ever seen.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan