narrow
adjective
of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected.
are narrowing
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present progressiveof narrow.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Retailers are narrowing their product selections to cut costs and simplify supply chains amid higher import, transportation and storage costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The district also called attention to progress in closing the achievement gap, saying there were “accelerated gains among historically underserved students who are narrowing achievement gaps and improving at rates that exceed overall district growth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
With limited channels for negotiation, President Trump's choices are narrowing.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
“The gaps are narrowing, and I think an agreement is very much possible,” Blinken said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
"They are narrowing down every year," Jimmy went on; "when I am about sixty the number will be reduced, I dare say, to the proper quantity."
From The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode by Marie Van Vorst
