narrow
adjective
of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected.
narrowing
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present participleof narrow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some cells begin narrowing their possible futures early, while others remain flexible for a longer period before becoming committed to a specific role.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Hours after the agreement was announced, President Trump said the U.S. wouldn’t impose such a ban, easing fears over further tightening in global markets and narrowing middle-distillate crack spreads—a key measure of refinery profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
"But narrowing a $112 billion deficit won't come from finding niche export sectors alone," he adds.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
“By narrowing the management of these forests to a limited set of public benefits, this bill risks the state’s ability to fully demonstrate the best science-based practices,” he wrote Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
He looked back at her, narrowing his eyes, his black mustache twitching, as if to say, “Don’t even think about making me race.”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
