sandbox

Example Sentences

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You have to provide them with a sandbox to play with it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

He's previously described the fatigue of managing vast open-world sandbox games like Red Dead Redemption and GTA as playing a role in his departure.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Playgrounds may remain as nostalgic landmarks, but the new measure of family fun looks more like a tasting menu than a sandbox.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

“Here’s a place we can sandbox, and play with ideas, and see how we can push audiences in ways that aren’t expected,” says Evaristo.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

My mother and the child sit and watch the other children play in the sandbox.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat