hems in
Example Sentences
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“That's why the young people are agitating right now for change,” he says, suggesting they are frustrated by a corrupt political system that hems in their potential.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
Along with Japan's neighbouring island of Okinawa, Taiwan hems in Beijing's forces.
From Reuters ● Jun. 7, 2022
Leko’s questionable opening choice allows White to achieve a dynamic, unbalanced position, and Kramnik hems in Black’s bishop with 18.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 5, 2019
They included block-like fur trims on cuffs and hems in the coat-heavy 32-look collection with classic tailoring in knit fabric.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2018
He stutters and hems in the utmost distress; to increase which, all his tormentors turn up the stage, leaving him to entertain the lady alone.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, December 4, 1841 by Various
