sprawly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of sprawly
Example Sentences
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I wish to state, up front and for the record, that I have always preferred big, sprawly TV to more compact stuff.
From Slate • Dec. 13, 2020
He says he will work on altering local regulations to allow for denser housing near public transit to cut commute times and decrease the carbon footprint of sprawly areas.
From The Guardian • Feb. 29, 2020
Consider Houston, which famously has no zoning, but maintains a car-centric, sprawly feel through setbacks and parking requirements.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2018
As propellers churned and the George Washington nosed down the bay, Dr. Dewey slumped into a characteristic, sloppy, sprawly arrangement in a deck chair.
From Time Magazine Archive
An hour later, they reached the outskirts of Hurlock, a dusty, sprawly little town, with one stoplight at its center.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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