confine
Example Sentences
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Historically, those discussions were largely confined to tech regulators, politicians, and those in civil society aggravated by Silicon Valley hegemony and the impact on consumers.
From Barron's
A single event like this, which has already happened once in recorded history, could severely damage global satellite infrastructure and confine humanity to Earth for the foreseeable future.
From Science Daily
And it won’t be confined to the handful of coastal states everybody expects.
From Barron's
Their goal is to develop new therapies that preserve bone strength and improve quality of life for aging individuals and those confined to bed.
From Science Daily
"Above 400-500 metres, however, a lot of this will fall as snow, with rain confined to areas of ground below this level."
From BBC
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