as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business
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Recent Examples of width
Not one to stay between the width of the goalposts (Box threat, 38 out of 99), and barely a prolific shooter (Shot frequency, 7 out of 99), this underlines the type of player Chelsea are investing in.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Inside, the cabin is the largest in class by height and width and forward is a full glass cockpit with Avidyne avionics with Quantum 14-inch displays designed for single-pilot operation.
—David Szondy
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
The twister traveled a total of 8.2 miles with a maximum path width of 800 yards, according to the Weather Service.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
White sneakers for women with flat feet: Those with flat feet should look for white sneakers with a wide width.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Inside, the cabin is the largest in class by height and width and forward is a full glass cockpit with Avidyne avionics with Quantum 14-inch displays designed for single-pilot operation.
—David Szondy
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
The twister traveled a total of 8.2 miles with a maximum path width of 800 yards, according to the Weather Service.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
White sneakers for women with flat feet: Those with flat feet should look for white sneakers with a wide width.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Water tank project removed A plan for a replacement water storage tank in La Jolla that has changed in scope several times over the past decade has changed again — so much so that it was removed from the city budget as a capital project.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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In other words, the show approaches its concept with the scope of an epic novel (which makes sense, as it's based on a beloved series of novels).—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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All in all, with that many golfers dominating the Detroit Golf Club to this extent, the door is wide open for someone to make a move up the leaderboard and take home the PGA Tour event win on Sunday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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That pact will inspire confidence and make peace to the extent that all signatories and other affected parties (including Israel) still trust in international law and legitimacy.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Thoughts: The Peril Of Cognitive Offloading And Distorted Reality The realm of thought is particularly susceptible to the negative feedback loops generated by generative AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The powers of their music uplifts the human spirit, generating a shielding force field that prevents the demonic realm from invading.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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Part-time employees at The Pad Climbing range from three to 30 hours per week, which requires an adaptable approach.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The full eyewear range — both optical and sun — will be unveiled for the spring 2026 season, hitting the market in January next year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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