become narrow
Frequency: 6.77.8 per million words
to change to a narrower state; often used in a more formal context
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- The road began to become narrow as it wound through the mountains.
- Their options started to become very narrow after the last setback.
- The river will become narrow at this point, so proceed with caution.
- As the discussion continued, her focus seemed to become increasingly narrow.
- His vision began to become narrow as he aged, limiting his peripheral sight.
- The path may become quite narrow near the cliff edge.
- Without clear goals, the project's scope can become too narrow.
- The gap between the two competitors is expected to become narrow.
- The entrance will become narrow after this section.
- Their interpretation of the rules has started to become incredibly narrow.