sharply narrow

Frequency: 6.26.0 per million words

to describe a sudden and large reduction in a gap or range

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Examples (10)

  • The gap between the two parties narrowed sharply in the days before the election.
  • Forecasts indicate that the trade deficit will narrow sharply next quarter.
  • After the unexpected announcement, the company's profit margin began to narrow sharply.
  • The path leading to the summit narrowed sharply near the peak, making the climb difficult.
  • With the new regulations, the scope for independent action has narrowed sharply.
  • The river narrows sharply as it flows through the canyon.
  • Public opinion polls showed the candidate's lead narrowing sharply just before election day.
  • The price differential between the two products narrowed sharply due to increased competition.
  • His eyes narrowed sharply in suspicion as he listened to the man's story.
  • The range of acceptable solutions narrowed sharply after new constraints were introduced.