borders

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After decades in which China churned out much of what the world consumed from within its vast borders, its factories now face overcapacity, cutthroat competition and weak domestic consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"Their influence and illicit networks extend far beyond Brazil’s borders, across our region and into our country."

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The legal challenge risks hindering a key part of the agreement, which Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said would help "restore order and control to our borders" when signing the deal in France last month.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Even in the opening phase of the war, when the Russians were predicted to win, they couldn’t maintain supply lines 100 miles or so beyond their borders.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Something about the borders that decorated each panel reminded Naima of an alpana design.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins