sprawling
Example Sentences
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The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
For months, they scoured North America in search of the ideal base camp for the biggest, most sprawling World Cup in the 96-year history of the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“In a city like L.A., you’re in this completely insane sprawling city that encompasses the American dream, Hollywood and its impact on the world,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
There is also a sprawling playground and a public library.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
She went down first, but her ankle twisted on the last step, sending her sprawling over the dirt floor.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
Vocabulary lists containing sprawling
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