narrowly
/ˈnæɹoʊli/ adverb B2- In a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude. · I eyed him narrowly.· They regarded the new idea rather narrowly.
- Closely; by a narrow margin. · They narrowly escaped collision.
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Halfway up the path she met Jane and Diana rushing back to the pond in a state narrowly removed from positive frenzy.
Gardiner, rendered suspicious by Elizabeth’s warm commendation of him, narrowly observed them both.
I had narrowly observed her, during the two visits which I had lately made her here; and I was convinced of her affection.”
A MONKEY perched upon a lofty tree saw some Fishermen casting their nets into a river, and narrowly watched their proceedings.
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