confine
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The Dodgers have said closer Edwin Díaz is expected to return from elbow surgery sometime after the All-Star break, which would confine that time frame to two weeks, if that.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"There's nobody out here to watch over you or help you or confine you. You're kind of on your own," Glaser said.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
The harsh environment would confine people to domes or underground shelters, where boredom and isolation would be real dangers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Furthermore, we’re going to confine those categories very narrowly.
From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026
She watched Zeebo manipulate the car in the narrow confine of the road.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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