wedged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wedged
Example Sentences
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Somehow, creaky tiled houses have been wedged here between enormous outcroppings of glacial boulders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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
In the country's densely packed cities, courts are wedged between tight alleyways and nestled beneath high-rises, disturbing thousands of people at once.
From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025
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
“We are all dying to know how you became wedged in the fishing hole!”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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