Sentence examples for was taller from inspiring English sources

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was taller

adjective

Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.

Being tall is an advantage in basketball.

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Mr. Hirsch was taller.

The New York Times - Style

He was taller by several inches.

The New Yorker

Only she was taller and thinner.

The New Yorker

"He was taller / six weeks ago".

The New York Times - Books

He was taller, stronger and more poised.

The New York Times - Sports

Which was taller, father or mother?

The New Yorker

The pile was taller than my head.

The New York Times

She was taller than I was.

The Guardian - Books

"She was taller, prettier, quicker, more athletic.

The Guardian

Hers was taller, but not by much.

The New Yorker

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Bob Cousy was tall.

The New Yorker

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