tall one
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“It’s very annoying to be a duo. People always say, ‘Oh, you’re the tall one, you’re the short one.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2024
They were so tall, one version of the story goes, that Ferdinand Magellan’s 16th century crew dubbed them “Patagones,” from the Spanish for “big foot.”
From Science Magazine • Dec. 7, 2023
The tall one wants to leave, done with this picture project.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2022
While the region’s waterways are chock full of cypress logs just waiting to be uncovered, this order was a tall one, Tarpein said.
From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2020
“We know it’s him,” the tall one said impatiently.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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