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confinement

[kuhn-fahyn-muhnt] / kənˈfaɪn mənt /


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The new agreement between theory and experiment has immediate relevance for inertial confinement fusion research.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

In solitary confinement, prisoners cannot mix and meals are delivered via a small opening in the cell door.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Prison staff reportedly separated the two men and Combs was placed in solitary confinement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

OpenAI’s revelation this past week that its AI models escaped confinement and hacked another tech company’s systems gave new credibility to fears that this technology can, in fact, go sci-fi villain mode.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Argaven was now in seclusion in the summer-palace at Warrever, and had named Pemmer Harge rem ir Tibe as Regent during his confinement.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

He added the trust had recruited 75 nurses and healthcare support workers since the report was written, improved training, communication with deaf patients and reduced daytime confinements.

From BBC Jan. 17, 2024

“We are compelled to ask for the public’s help for these cats, who have endured long confinements and neglect, and deserve a second chance at a fulfilling life.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2024

Pressed by animal welfare and consumer groups, many food and restaurant companies already have committed to phasing out small confinements for pigs and to buying or producing cage-free eggs.

From Reuters Oct. 10, 2022

Given the typically short confinements in the juvenile system, they added, how could that have any greater effect?

From Washington Post Feb. 22, 2022

Mother had her first half-dozen babies at home, instead of in hospitals, because she liked to run the house and help Dad with his work, even during the confinements.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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