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boxed

ADJECTIVE
in a container
Synonyms
STRONG


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Eduardo Metzker, 29, was riding his motorcycle in Rio de Janeiro when he was suddenly boxed in by two other bikes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Once again, she’ll tackle an unsavory topic and figure out how to bring it to fruition; then distribute it come what may, because she refuses to be boxed in by the industry’s expectations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

This boxed set, being released as part of an expansive Coltrane Centennial celebration, includes extensive liner notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Feeling boxed in at a job you hate is miserable.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

The cookhouse crew are doing their best, scrabbling to haul as much food as they can back to the main train and promising to hand out dukeys—apparently some kind of boxed meal—at the first opportunity.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen


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