penned in
Example Sentences
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Though they were penned in and ruthlessly pursued, their mastery of the Sierra Madre made them nearly untouchable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Von Oelhoffen, who wore a sleeve on her arm with the word “heart” penned in magic marker, hit a 3-pointer that made it 49-35 for Oregon State with 3:46 left.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024
Ms Martin said the family believed the pets, two adults and puppies, were unregistered XL bully dogs which had been "kept penned in a small chalet".
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024
The sheep had been living wild for more than three months — wandering around a high, vast wilderness penned in by glaciers.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024
The name written on it was penned in bold black ink.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
