confine
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"The inspiration came from systems known from atomic physics, where electrons can occupy different energy states. In photonics, a similar role is played by optical traps, which confine light instead of electrons."
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 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
Until this week, it seemed that to avoid even the appearance of repeating the war in Iraq, the U.S. would confine its operation to air and naval actions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Furthermore, we’re going to confine those categories very narrowly.
From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026
“Please take Lord Janos to the Wall—” —and confine him to an ice cell, he might have said.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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