narrows 1 of 2

as in strait
a narrow body of water between two land masses we had to cautiously navigate our dinghy through the narrows before reaching the open water of the bay

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narrows

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of narrow

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Verb
  • Let go of whatever impedes your progress and growth.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
  • However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • Key streams that once produced ample salmon — including the lower Snake River — are dammed, which restricts access to and survival of the fish.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Another new labor measure restricts the ability of employers to hold mandatory employee meetings with anti-union messages.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Narrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrows. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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