confine

Example Sentences

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Many California ski areas were forced to delay opening this year, and even those that got the lifts spinning have had to confine skiers to only a handful of runs, often on man-made snow.

From Los Angeles Times

Coverage from multiple outlets noted that disagreements once confined to social media now played out onstage and in hallways.

From Salon

The US has not addressed this directly but said it had "worked to operate the refugee program within the confines of the law".

From BBC

Twelve pro wins and one loss later, there is no question that Paul is more comfortable in the confines of the ring.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I avoid confined spaces and lifts. And yes, I did see a psychologist."

From Barron's