bordered

Example Sentences

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Itoje's career arc accelerated into stardom and, for a time, bordered on perfection.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered on three sides by France, and is known for its casinos -- and as a tax haven boasting some of the world's most expensive real estate.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Between 1990 and 1997, the tech mogul bought up numerous properties that bordered his primary residence, which is now believed to be worth more than $130 million.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

But for Vonn, a three-time Olympic medalist who has built a career on risk-taking that bordered on recklessness, it was merely the start of a countdown to what she envisioned as her greatest moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Gold leaf illumined the capitals and the delicate tracery which bordered the pages.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli