housebound

Example Sentences

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Steve Kilminster transports several islanders who are housebound and need to get to hospital appointments or the supermarket.

From BBC • May 4, 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

Gemma said at one point she was almost housebound and could only get around through the help of a pushchair or shopping trolley.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

Celia wrote her first letter to Gustavo Sierra de Armas upon the insistence of Jorge del Pino, who came courting during her housebound exile.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García