rangy

Example Sentences

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He came back to the UK partly to study at Exeter University, but an injury to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has given him a chance to show off his rangy running and hot-stepping ability.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Hawke’s rangy crusader happens to be a magnet for that type of trouble.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2025

Like Sabalenka, the rangy Rybakina relies on her power from the baseline - particularly dominating opponents with her thunderous serve.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

In particular, the roaming, rangy Iriafen makes a difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

He was a tall man, especially for an Asian: six feet, lean and rangy, with the build of a basketball player—and indeed, he had played starting forward for Shaker’s varsity team back in the sixties.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng