borders

Example Sentences

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The coalition parties have stressed the need to reinforce the military and the borders of the country of 1.8 million people.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

He was jailed for 11 months for crossing national borders illegally, and released in October 2023.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Even in the opening phase of the war, when the Russians were predicted to win, they couldn’t maintain supply lines 100 miles or so beyond their borders.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

He explained that West Hollywood serves not just residents who live within its borders but also the many folks who live in the residential neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Sometimes a herd of cows grazed on this land, or a man on horseback rode the borders, a sombrero shading his face, his shirt stained yellow with sweat.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago