housebound

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The series quickly found a following among budget-conscious cooks, and became even more popular during the pandemic when the housebound masses had few options besides cooking at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Abbie, who uses a wheelchair, said she is "basically housebound" because her wheelchair was in the house during the fire.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

In addition to the migraines, Chesson developed heart arrhythmias and severe sensitivity to lights, sound and everyday chemicals that have kept her largely housebound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025

Gemma said at one point she was almost housebound and could only get around through the help of a pushchair or shopping trolley.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Celia wrote her first letter to Gustavo Sierra de Armas upon the insistence of Jorge del Pino, who came courting during her housebound exile.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García