narrow
adjective
of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected.
narrowing
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present participleof narrow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some cells begin narrowing their possible futures early, while others remain flexible for a longer period before becoming committed to a specific role.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
ChargePoint’s Wilmer noted that losses are narrowing and that the company has seen growth across all its business lines, including public stations and among fleet customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
"But narrowing a $112 billion deficit won't come from finding niche export sectors alone," he adds.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
September also saw narrowing market breadth, with funds heavily exposed to the semiconductor, capital goods, utility and materials sectors, while software, healthcare, luxury and other defensive stocks were under-owned, the strategists said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
“I was just going to say to have fun at Claire’s,” I said, narrowing my eyes at her.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
