bordered

Example Sentences

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At the heart of the dwelling is the “beautifully appointed main residence,” which is bordered by a detached guesthouse, a separate artist’s studio, and a garage with its own bedroom.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

District 5 is roughly bordered by the 405 Freeway on the west, Venice Boulevard on the south, Mulholland Drive on the north and stretching as far east as Western Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While some winning coaches were making their names with toughness that bordered on abuse, he urged Close to see her teams as human beings first, not X’s and O’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Itoje's career arc accelerated into stardom and, for a time, bordered on perfection.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Annie looked up and down the empty road, to the patch of trees that had somehow survived the farms that bordered it on both sides.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss