out of bounds
Example Sentences
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On the field Friday, a referee shouted "stop!" as a shot flew out of bounds -- prompting every robot to freeze instantly.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
While the jungle may not be visible to passers-by on the street, it doesn't mean it's completely out of bounds to people.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Now…they can shift their gears to the South, which still remains out of bounds for them.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
DHS revamped its training curriculum after George Floyd’s murder to underscore those tactics were out of bounds, Brown said.
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026
This time it goes way left, out of bounds.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
