narrower

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Narrower criteria reduced the number of qualifying models to 13 from about two dozen, according to federal data from fueleconomy.gov.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Narrower office buildings with more area along the perimeter – and therefore more opportunity for viewing windows – would transition more easily to residential than deep, rectangular-shaped office buildings.

From Scientific American • Jul. 19, 2023

Narrower tunnels mean fewer passengers or capsules running closer together, which may increase risks or perceptions of it.

From The Guardian • Oct. 22, 2017

Narrower hash marks change spacing for wide receivers and throwing angles for quarterbacks.

From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2017

Narrower and narrower became the road, till it deteriorated into a mere footpath, the prickly gorse encroaching on either side and hurting his feet as he ran.

From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)