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In light of the academic fascination with diversity, Matthew Avery Sutton’s “Chosen Land” is noteworthy for confining its attention to Christianity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

He was impeached on 14 December, and on 3 January – after confining himself inside the presidential residence for two-and-a-half weeks – arrested.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The song also reads like an allegory for a young Mexican American woman who is caught between two cultures, struggling with the confining nature of being enough for both sides of her identity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

As the Times lays out, they aren't confining their foreign businesses to real estate and hospitality this time.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

Why make it easy for you to choose whether I am Zorro or el bandito when I am neitherf Your categories are too confining.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes




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