out of bounds

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Her degree also relied on specialist equipment, such as cameras and lighting, which could usually be rented through the university but was also out-of-bounds during Covid.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Devin Booker hit another three on the out-of-bounds play.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

A double bogey at the second was followed by a bogey on the third, while a wayward out-of-bounds drive on the par-four fourth cost him another shot as his round began to unravel.

From BBC • May 18, 2024

Official Alex Billeter waved off the score, ruling the ball was out-of-bounds when attacker Kyra Carusa got a touch on it at the end line to send an assist into the box.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

That was because The Cottage is fairly out-of-bounds, even to people landing at the big airfield on legitimate business.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein