confinement

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A supersolid that forms on its own, without artificial confinement, has remained one of the most debated mysteries in condensed matter physics.

From Science Daily

Desperate to escape the confinement of her home life, Dilara becomes drawn to these women, and “The Renovation” delves further into the themes of emigration, amnesia and incarceration.

From The Wall Street Journal

But even a lesser punishment could amount to a death sentence for the 78-year-old Mr. Lai, whose health is deteriorating after years in solitary confinement in a cell with the window blocked.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is in solitary confinement in a smaller than normal cell.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the plea agreement, signed Wednesday, the U.S. attorney’s office is asking for home confinement as Claustro’s punishment.

From Los Angeles Times