Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrows
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One night, passengers are having a ball on the dance floor when a mysterious passenger tightens a nearby metal cable.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026 -
Now, as drought tightens across the seven states that share the Colorado River, Upper Basin states are calling on California to cut its diversions in exchange for more desalination facilities.—
Sara Sutherland,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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This stress response constricts blood vessels and accelerates heart rate, which can contribute to blood pressure spikes.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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The coldness of the water constricts arteries, requiring the heart to work harder than normal to function.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.—
Robin Webb,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Our systems are overly complex, spanning hundreds of dependencies, which hinders our ability to move fast.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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This creates a gradual increase in blood sugar, which lessens the amount of insulin your body needs to help regulate it.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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At BofA Annual Healthcare Conference, Martin said Viatris expects that there will be multiple treatments used to manage the disease, which lessens the competitive impact of any new drugs that enter the category.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.—
David H. Rosmarin,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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But a 12-mile quarantine now restricts the movement of any warm-blooded animal, household pets included, around the infested ranch.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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The Illinois law, passed in 2023, specifically restricts the sharing of information from license plate reader technology with other agencies for immigration enforcement purposes or to track someone seeking reproductive healthcare.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Narrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrows. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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