housebound

Example Sentences

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The nation’s second-largest private employer went on a hiring spree during the pandemic, when a housebound population took more of its shopping online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

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

When he was ill and housebound, Robson said his father became his rock and cared for him every day.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 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