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

Diana Rigg, no longer needed in “Game of Thrones,” joins the cast in high curmudgeon mode as a lady in waiting, a harrumphing embodiment of British propriety and narrow-mindedness.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2018

He knew as well as she did that they were making fun of his spats and he was filled with bitterness at the narrow-mindedness of Williamsburg.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith