circumscribe

Example Sentences

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These Black artists are asserting their right to public space at a time when that space is still circumscribed by race, gender and class — and can be fatal to occupy.

From New York Times

An agency such as the EPA is circumscribed by its governing statute and its legislative history, if necessary.

From Washington Post

Given its acrimonious relations Moscow, Washington’s options to secure her freedom are circumscribed.

From New York Times

Given the acrimonious relations between Washington and Moscow, Washington’s options to secure her freedom are circumscribed.

From New York Times

The scope of protesters’ free speech rights shouldn’t be circumscribed by others’ deranged, and criminal, behavior.

From Washington Post