cooped up
Example Sentences
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A lot of workers end up cooped up in their office all day, never taking, or being able to take, time to step outdoors for fresh air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
Now in disgrace, Prince Andrew is claimed to spend his time, when not riding or golfing, cooped up watching aviation videos and reading thrillers, with The Talented Mr Ripley said to be his favourite.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
Airlines were helped in 2023 by strong demand for travel from people who had spent most of the pandemic cooped up at home.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
We can’t help but root for him when he’s cooped up in the bathroom, crying all by himself.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2023
Mr. Peale had given him a free rein to wander and enjoy himself after being cooped up in the house.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
