Examples of spacing in a Sentence
The spacing between characters should be even.
the spacing of the houses was a little tight
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In the diagram above, if the grid spacing is 1, then each individual point is one unit away from four neighbors (the left panel).
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Design pros say ignoring scale and spacing is the most common layout mistake people in a small home make.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The type of tomato plant and whether it is supported with staking or caging factors into spacing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Engineers had to carefully plan timing, spacing, and movement to prevent conflicts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Design pros say ignoring scale and spacing is the most common layout mistake people in a small home make.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
The type of tomato plant and whether it is supported with staking or caging factors into spacing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Engineers had to carefully plan timing, spacing, and movement to prevent conflicts.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spacing
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“Spacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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