narrow
adjective
of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected.
have narrowed
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present perfectof narrow.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ischemic heart disease occurs when reduced blood flow deprives the heart muscle of the oxygen it needs, often because arteries have narrowed or become blocked.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Justin Patterson of KeyBanc Capital said “it is conceivable that the scope of MSL’s ambitions have narrowed vs. Meta’s original AI goals when it began the capex cycle.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Defeat at Tannadice before the international break left them five points behind with seven matches to play, but five straight wins since have narrowed the gap to one.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
But spreads have narrowed on some 40% of the loans, suggesting that the companies have improved their borrowing positions.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
“And it would have narrowed down our sympathy—mine and John’s,” proceeded Mrs. Caslon, shaking her head gently.
From Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans by Alice B. Emerson
