beyond the bounds
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The most effective fan fiction shows readers how characters can continue to grow beyond the bounds of the original work while remaining consistent with the source material.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025
The problem for Blanche is that he tried repeatedly to stretch these attacks on Daniels and Cohen beyond the bounds that the judge had previously allowed.
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2024
It's only been four years but in that time he's been able to expose these girls to a life beyond the bounds of their village.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2023
The team didn’t look beyond the bounds of the Milky Way.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2023
Even after I’d seen the pencil case, the idea of a guardian giving a present like that was so beyond the bounds, I hadn’t seen it coming at all.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
