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Recent Examples of elbow room
With food-truck season looming, the thought of additional elbow room is a dream come true.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead of feeling generous, the space feels tight and overworked, with chairs competing for attention and elbow room.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
After having their second child in February last year, Zachary and Victoria Glasser needed a little more elbow room.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
The angle of the open tent top will cut into the 48-in (122-cm) width, affecting the shoulder and elbow room of whoever's sleeping next to it, but IO compensates by giving the fabric entry-side wall a similar angle.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Instead of feeling generous, the space feels tight and overworked, with chairs competing for attention and elbow room.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
After having their second child in February last year, Zachary and Victoria Glasser needed a little more elbow room.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026
The angle of the open tent top will cut into the 48-in (122-cm) width, affecting the shoulder and elbow room of whoever's sleeping next to it, but IO compensates by giving the fabric entry-side wall a similar angle.
—New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow room
Noun
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Rhaenyra will not only have to contend with the death of yet another child, but also that same child’s decision to betray her and lock her away in a room.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Accessible spaces include the main garden, the rooftop bar, the living room, and the dining room.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Another interesting player in this space is xLight.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The key to welcoming gray into your space in 2026 is to opt for warm, layered tones that add depth and dimension.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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“Elbow room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow%20room. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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