narrowed

verb

Definition of narrowednext
past tense of narrow
as in tightened

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  1. tightened
  2. blocked
  3. obstructed
  4. contracted
  5. restricted
  6. limited
Verb
  • The rule first tightened the emissions standards for non-mercury metals.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the early 2000s, the Bush administration tightened its commitment to defend Taiwan against an invasion by Communist China and enhance Taipei’s sense of security.
    Charles Walldorf, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of tightened
Verb
  • When dopamine is blocked, the Straub tail behavior subsides.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Four days later, about 90 minutes before the Spartans were to play New Mexico, a San Jose State official blocked Batie-Smoose from entering the Spartan gym, telling her she was suspended indefinitely and must leave campus immediately, the lawsuit alleged.
    Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of blocked
Verb
  • There is more programming ahead about the importance of battleground states, how to get others in the community to vote, the rules for early voting and how to ensure your rights are not obstructed at the ballot box.
    Alphonso David, Essence, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The ranger alleged that Dorsett had interfered and obstructed him from performing his law enforcement duties.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of obstructed
Verb
  • As outlined in a 2021 report by Inside Higher Ed, during the global pandemic, many student counseling centers contracted with third-party vendors to provide teletherapy services for students.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Construction on new homes doesn’t start until buyers come tour, are contracted, and designs are finalized.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of contracted
Verb
  • Armlogi had cash and restricted cash of $4,985,849 as of September 30, 2024, down from $9,950,384 at the beginning of the quarter.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Abeona had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $16,064,000 as of September 30, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of restricted
Verb
  • Thus, an important consideration for schools is if the telehealth vendor allows direct consultations with specific tele-counselors, or if schools are limited to communicating with a clinical team supervisor.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Expanding Your Reach In the past, geographical barriers often limited a professional's reach.
    Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of limited
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