wedged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wedged
Example Sentences
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For the character he plays, the celebrated children’s book author Roald Dahl, is the kind of guy you would flee from at a party should you find yourself wedged in a corner with him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
One night, with Aneksi wedged between us on the couch, I let him see the parts of me that still wanted to hide.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
The tiny Himalayan kingdom wedged between India and China, noted for scenic natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, has improved flight connections recently.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
However, after a painfully pessimistic performance against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Spurs confirmed that they remain well and truly wedged in the 'storming' phase of team development.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025
He took the last, soggy slice of pizza, an apple, and a raspberry-lime flavored seltzer to an empty table wedged between the emergency exit and a row of garbage and recycling cans.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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