Example Sentences

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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

Out of more than 6,000 known exoplanets, researchers have narrowed the list to just under 50 rocky worlds that may be capable of supporting life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

January export growth likely remained firm on strong tech demand, although the trade surplus is expected to have narrowed, Barclays said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Over that time, he’s watched touring costs climb steadily — gas, hotels, crew, insurance, production, venue staffing — while revenue opportunities for developing artists have narrowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The watchful eyes of the financier seemed to have narrowed.

From The Man in the Twilight by Cullum, Ridgwell