bordered

Example Sentences

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It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered on three sides by France, and is known for its casinos -- and as a tax haven boasting some of the world's most expensive real estate.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Between 1990 and 1997, the tech mogul bought up numerous properties that bordered his primary residence, which is now believed to be worth more than $130 million.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

It certainly gave an advantage to ball over bat that bordered on unfair.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

A number of them are bordered by mountains, cities or paddy fields, making it harder to break out of the beach perimeter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

He had good reason to be frustrated, too; some of the questions he faced bordered on the ridiculous.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone