housebound

Example Sentences

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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

"For us, Pip is not a benefit - it is access to life. Without it, people are left housebound and isolated."

From BBC • May 27, 2025

"I couldn’t go anywhere after 17:00 because Bradley would come home from school and that was me housebound," she said.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 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