confined

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Shot on 35mm film by cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra, the action of “The Invite” is almost entirely confined to Angela and Joe’s apartment, which thanks to a recent renovation has plenty of rooms to explore.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Superconductors could one day help power a new generation of ultra-efficient electronics, but major technical hurdles have kept the technology largely confined to research labs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

When they can do that, when they aren’t confined to one desk or one room that may not match the moment, they lose that sense of control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Although increasingly frail and confined to a wheelchair, he was actively involved in the staging of a wide-ranging exhibition of his career in Paris in April 2025.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

She shakes her head at me, knowing I’ve been confined to the third floor since I fell asleep by the vending machines over in Building 2 last week and caused a hospital-wide manhunt.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott