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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Examples (10)

  • 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.