sandbox

Example Sentences

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He's previously described the fatigue of managing vast open-world sandbox games like Red Dead Redemption and GTA as playing a role in his departure.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Playgrounds may remain as nostalgic landmarks, but the new measure of family fun looks more like a tasting menu than a sandbox.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

It gave players a sandbox to experiment with identity, relationships, and family structures in—spaces that often were unavailable in real life.

From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025

A wooden sandbox was constructed to contain the prewashed sand and form a single court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

His little jaw stuck out, and he pulled at blades of grass as they sat by the sandbox.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt