indoors

Example Sentences

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Home renovations boomed during the pandemic, as many homeowners were stuck indoors.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"Long before the civil wars, men and boys were expected to doff their hats, indoors or out, whenever they met a superior," he says.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Mahan, the mayor of San José, who often touts his city’s success at moving people indoors, agreed that emergency and interim housing was critical, but also voiced support for forcing folks to accept help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

When he arrived home, his mother told him to "stay indoors" and not to "go outside because of the protests" that had by that point reached his neighbourhood.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

I got to my feet, tired of being indoors.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn