pigeonhole
Example Sentences
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“If we embrace narrow group-based identities too fiercely, we cling to the very cages in which others would seek to trap us. We pigeonhole ourselves.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
“I’m not going to pigeonhole myself into any plans,” McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025
"Aerospace has something for people with different backgrounds, different qualifications, there's so much variety. So don't pigeonhole yourself, there really is something for everyone here."
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
Regarding, Laura's edit: The show needs a villain, and in many instances, they try to pigeonhole someone who doesn't, in any way, fit those criteria.
From Salon • May 22, 2024
We waited for Mr. Lias at the drug store because Cold Sassy’s post office was in there, a big pigeonhole desk over where the telephone central switchboard used to be.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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