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an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
surprised by the width of his power and influence in the oil business
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Recent Examples of width
While municipalities across the state expected large influxes of traffic — Bloomington, for instance, projected crowds of 300,000 or more — the larger width of the path of totality resulted in most cities seeing visitor numbers closer to tens than hundreds of thousands.
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Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
And with four different width options to choose from, getting that just-right fit is easy.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
The entire goal post is the width of a five-dollar bill.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
There’s also a terrace on the parlor floor that spans the width of the home.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
And with four different width options to choose from, getting that just-right fit is easy.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
The entire goal post is the width of a five-dollar bill.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
There’s also a terrace on the parlor floor that spans the width of the home.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for width
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The device is unable to determine the exact gas type and full scope of any leak over time.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The scope of the law, which would be in place for three years, is extraordinary even for the Islamic Republic.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The smarter option would be to sign a backup to Solanke; Richarlison’s struggles for form and fitness show he cannot be relied upon to the extent Postecoglou would like.Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Snow cover refers to the extent of land blanketed by snow, influenced primarily by snowfall and air temperature.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The elf owl is considered rare in some areas due to its limited range and specific habitat needs.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Different regions and demographic groups in this country support a wide range of ideals—both progressive and conservative.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Width.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/width. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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