borders

Example Sentences

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The new borders law targeting people who pilot small boats is the latest attempt by successive governments to stem the flow of people arriving in the UK illegally via the Channel.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Many felt Ukraine was ungrateful to Poland, which opened its borders to millions of Ukrainians fleeing the full-scale Russian invasion, and continues to provide shelter to almost a million refugees.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which borders Uganda and is where the outbreak originated, has seen 363 confirmed cases and 63 deaths.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“If you look at the experience they see in videogames and reality, I believe that in and of itself is being blurred. The borders are coming down.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

They had already crossed Great Avren and were well on their way to the borders of King Smoit’s realm.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander