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boxed

ADJECTIVE
in a container
Synonyms
STRONG


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Eduardo Metzker, 29, was riding his motorcycle in Rio de Janeiro when he was suddenly boxed in by two other bikes.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Once again, she’ll tackle an unsavory topic and figure out how to bring it to fruition; then distribute it come what may, because she refuses to be boxed in by the industry’s expectations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Over the weekend, China hosted the second edition of the World Humanoid Games where robots boxed, sprinted and marched.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Feeling boxed in at a job you hate is miserable.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

He started with the old issues of the Chicago Defender boxed up at the back of the cowshed.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez



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