Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
First recorded in 1955–60; see origin at Verrazzano ( def. ), narrow ( def. 19 ) (The Narrows)
Example Sentences
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Staten Island’s population isn’t big enough to constitute a House seat by itself, so for decades the 11th district has also grabbed parts of Brooklyn, which is right over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
An image of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is integral to the scenography of the collective AMP featuring Erica Jiaying Zhang.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is demanding the New York Road Runners, organizers of the venerable race generally held the first Sunday of each November, pay roughly $750,000 for use of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2024
This humpbacked start over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is one of great expectancy, so the first mile uphill is hardly noticeable and the second mile downhill gives a giddy but treacherous sense of ease.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2021
Roadways, including the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge linking Staten Island and Brooklyn, were also closed for several hours.
From Fox News ● Aug. 5, 2020
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