boxed

Example Sentences

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The conditions that have boxed in any rate-cutting agenda are the same ones that could let him prove that credibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

This recipe, courtesy of Food52, swaps out traditional ladyfingers for cornbread, which is made from boxed Jiffy corn muffin mix, whole milk and an egg.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The former marine, who also boxed during his time in the services before a distinguished playing career as an aggressive front-rower, has an intimidating aura and could be described as a complex character.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“She’d rent a bus, give us boxed lunches, and we’d visit maybe 10 studios.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

She felt boxed in by the town and by neighbors who didn’t approve of her.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield