penned in
Example Sentences
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Though they were penned in and ruthlessly pursued, their mastery of the Sierra Madre made them nearly untouchable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Von Oelhoffen, who wore a sleeve on her arm with the word “heart” penned in magic marker, hit a 3-pointer that made it 49-35 for Oregon State with 3:46 left.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024
Ms Martin said the family believed the pets, two adults and puppies, were unregistered XL bully dogs which had been "kept penned in a small chalet".
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024
The so-called blood moon prophecy was popularized through books they penned in the 2010s.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023
The fog wasn’t simply the steamy vapors off the bay caught and penned in by hills, but a soft breath of anonymity that shrouded and cushioned the bashful traveler.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
