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Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said that de la Espriella had "won easily", even though his lead of 0.96 percentage points in the preliminary count is the narrowest in recent Colombian history.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 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

The market-cap gap between Alphabet and Nvidia now stands at roughly $202.92 billion — the narrowest gap since Feb. 5, when it was $169 billion, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • 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

For all his exposure to the best minds of the Western world, he allowed only the narrowest interpretation to touch him.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison