bordering

Example Sentences

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Bordering Iran to the west and Afghanistan to the north, Balochistan covers around 44% of Pakistan's landmass but has just 6% of its population.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Bordering what was once Asia largest garbage dumping ground, Rafiq Nagar and surrounding areas are home to an estimated 800,000 people, most living in tiny rooms across narrow, dark alleys.

From Reuters • May 30, 2023

Game show champion Ken Jennings hosted Friday's episode, which saw him read the $800 clue in the category "Bordering Russia."

From Fox News • Mar. 5, 2022

Bordering Venezuela and Guyana, it is larger than the state of Connecticut and home to 26,000 people from five different ethnicities.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2022

Bordering the parking lot was a rim of poplars.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech