borders

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The earthquake struck in the early morning of February 24, 1979, beneath the town of Randolph near Utah's borders with Idaho and Wyoming.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

But the decree included the exact grid coordinates for the square, which borders Putin’s official residence inside the Kremlin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The strait is the most critical energy transit chokepoint in the world, with about 20% of the global oil flows passing through the narrow waterway that borders Iran.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

"Their influence and illicit networks extend far beyond Brazil’s borders, across our region and into our country."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

It was freshly painted with borders of orchids and lilies and water hyacinths outlining each panel.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins