boxed
Example Sentences
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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
In “Everything’s Falling,” the Warning contends with self-imposed songwriting limits that boxed them in as children — and tear down old personas to reveal their continuous, however imperfect, process of growth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The argument from supporters is that the neediest children are boxed out of the credit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Joshua fought Charles Martin for the IBF title in his 16th pro bout, having boxed 34 rounds.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Then all the mothers cleared the tables and swept off the long white tablecloths and, all laughing, folded them together and boxed up the extra food, and there was a lot.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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