seem narrow
Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words
to give the impression of being not wide or limited
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Examples (10)
- The path began to seem quite narrow as we ascended the mountain.
- His perspective on the issue might seem rather narrow to those with broader experience.
- The budget cuts made the available options seem incredibly narrow for the department.
- Without sufficient lighting, the hallway can seem quite narrow and confining.
- Her understanding of the complex topic did not seem particularly narrow; in fact, it was quite comprehensive.
- The scope of the project was initially broad, but it started to seem progressively narrow due to resource limitations.
- To a beginner, the choices in chess might seem quite narrow until they learn more strategies.
- Even a wide road can seem narrow when driving a very large vehicle.
- I hope my explanation doesn't seem too narrow; I tried to cover all the main points.
- The gap between the two rival teams began to seem narrow as the final minutes approached.