wedged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wedged
Example Sentences
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Today it’s an Italianate apartment building wedged between an Indian restaurant and a Target.
From Los Angeles Times
Sun Girl agreed, and while she went off in search of assistance, Duane continued staying wedged in the fishing hole, pondering how the day was turning out quite differently from how he had imagined.
From Literature
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Camille strains to reach her phone, but it’s wedged between her seat and the center console.
From Literature
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The doorway was gone and so was the metal piece that had been wedged there—like a key.
From Literature
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He pulled himself in as close as he could so that both he and Abby were wedged in the space under the big tree.
From Literature
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