sandbox

Example Sentences

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“I will show you why I would never have kids playing here,” she said, pointing into the sandbox.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Throughout his career, Soderbergh has sought out new technology and filmmaking techniques to play around with, lending his work an exciting sandbox quality where anything goes.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

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

But the boy was lifting his sister out of the sandbox and they were going to leave, and he couldn’t let that happen yet.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker