Example Sentences

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In a sense, this narrow-mindedness is rational due to the myriad decisions people already juggle.

From Slate • Dec. 3, 2024

Dismissing the extinction of species as no big deal merely demonstrates human narrow-mindedness and ignorance about our impact on the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Ms Davis said: "It's very disappointing this has been spoilt for the sake of someone's narrow-mindedness."

From BBC • May 31, 2023

“It was a term that he associated with narrow-mindedness, with a certain provincialism,” Dr. Brunsman said.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2023

My dad’s narrow-mindedness only made me feel more connected to Maribel, though.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez