Example Sentences

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The ruling narrowed the scope of the case significantly as it headed toward trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The overall trade gap narrowed 1.2 percent to $55.9 billion, said the Commerce Department.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In the Los Angeles mayoral race, the gap between former reality TV personality Spencer Pratt and City Councilmember Nithya Raman also narrowed to a percentage point.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

When prices started to spike, Tabacnic narrowed her dating radius.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Valley’s eyes narrowed, and Thorn and Seven turned to follow her gaze.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega