housebound
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People who are housebound do wonderful creative work from home.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The nation’s second-largest private employer went on a hiring spree during the pandemic, when a housebound population took more of its shopping online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
In addition to the migraines, Chesson developed heart arrhythmias and severe sensitivity to lights, sound and everyday chemicals that have kept her largely housebound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2025
There have been times he's been too anxious to do that and we were housebound but at the moment he's doing OK.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
For days on end they were virtually housebound, venturing out only to coal-bins or right next door for the trading of vital foodstuffs.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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