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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- 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.