- present participle of narrow.
narrowing
Example Sentences
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Beijing has thrown its weight behind narrowing that timeframe, calling for the sector's development in its last two five-year plans.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Keeping such a sparse, specified operation going means narrowing budgets wherever possible, especially when it comes to managing Canopy’s investments and data.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Achieving that, Tiwari says, requires redesigning streets by narrowing traffic lanes, altering road surfaces and introducing other traffic-calming measures.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Chicago, under its “complete streets” design program, has been reworking the Archer Avenue area since last year, narrowing the main lane to calm traffic and adding consistent left-turn lanes, pedestrian islands and improved crosswalks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The tense line of his mouth, the narrowing of his eyes.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
