bordered

Example Sentences

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The pre-fight feeling was that this occasion bordered on the absurd as a sanctioned world title contest, but Verhoeven went a long way to proving the boxing fraternity wrong.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

District 5 is roughly bordered by the 405 Freeway on the west, Venice Boulevard on the south, Mulholland Drive on the north and stretching as far east as Western Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered on three sides by France, and is known for its casinos -- and as a tax haven boasting some of the world's most expensive real estate.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Between 1990 and 1997, the tech mogul bought up numerous properties that bordered his primary residence, which is now believed to be worth more than $130 million.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

Headmaster pushed Neel back through the low-hanging branches that bordered the narrow path to the pond.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins