narrowness

Example Sentences

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As if to underscore the narrowness of the margin, the ship on which Ms. Wisse escaped Europe was torpedoed on its way back.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

And even within the strait, there are particular challenges that convoys could struggle with -- for one, the narrowness of the channel drastically reduces the time a warship might have to stop an attack.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

"Since I became interested in the discussion of monetary questions, I have often had occasion to note and comment upon the narrowness of some of the terms used," Bryan later wrote.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2024

Because of the narrowness of the pipe, only certain snacks like grams and dry fruits could be given to the workers so far.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

They would always find excuses to slip away, afraid to reveal the narrowness of their knowledge.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes