confine
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Photonic chips confine light to extremely small waveguides, causing light to interact strongly with itself.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
The Dodgers have said closer Edwin Díaz is expected to return from elbow surgery sometime after the All-Star break, which would confine that time frame to two weeks, if that.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
I feel sure the Homeowners Association will require you to confine that nonsense to your garage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
"There's nobody out here to watch over you or help you or confine you. You're kind of on your own," Glaser said.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
And she undertook a thorough review of the sehottische, making sure to confine the dancing to the nursery this time.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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