- superlative of narrow.
narrowest
Example Sentences
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Through his intervention, Graham helped to ensure he was confirmed – albeit by the narrowest of margins.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
It’s important to appreciate that the students pressed for the narrowest, most modest ruling possible.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the Federal Reserve’s 17th chair Wednesday with a 54–45 vote, the narrowest margin since 1977.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
For comparison, the strait itself is 29 nautical miles wide at its narrowest point.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
It felt like the narrowest of escapes, being sent to the library that day so long ago.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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