narrowness

Example Sentences

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One reason for this narrowness is surely that the Theban plays tell stories broadly familiar to theatergoers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

This narrowness of thought and action was also prevalent at Public Health England, the body responsible for health protection at the start of the pandemic.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

It was a feeling of narrowness turned vast, as if she could hide small worlds within her.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi