narrows

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Joblessness in your 20s reduces lifetime earnings, narrows your prospects, carries mental-health risks and weakens your sense of purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The road narrows significantly at that point which the council said meant complete closure was necessary to ensure the safety of road users and workers.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

However, such controversy narrows the issue of A.I.’s steady encroachment to one of process, rather than impact.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Leadership narrows, with fewer stocks carrying the advance, even as headline indexes appear stable.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

I snort out loud, and he narrows his eyes.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli