penned in
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Though they were penned in and ruthlessly pursued, their mastery of the Sierra Madre made them nearly untouchable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
She raised concerns that the two adult dogs and puppies had been "kept penned in a small chalet".
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2024
The sheep had been living wild for more than three months — wandering around a high, vast wilderness penned in by glaciers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2024
Many historical documents, famous diaries and letters and family histories are penned in cursive, said said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
A cardboard sign is propped up by his feet, with the words “Anything helps, God bless” penned in blue ink.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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