boundary
noun
a line or limit where one thing ends and another begins, or something that indicates such a line or limit.
boundaries
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pluralof boundary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A common scenario is when an executive with a deliberately limited online profile begins dating someone with fewer digital boundaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026
For what it’s worth, I view your dilemma as one about having healthy boundaries — emotional and financial — rather than an ethical or moral issue.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026
His alleged conduct not only potentially crossed professional boundaries, but has made Nvidia the target of questions from US politicians who have expressed concern about national security risks.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Resnik, who teaches at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, has set her own boundaries and won’t use AI for work she’s hired to produce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
No one has the right to go beyond the boundaries of the law, to break the law.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
