bounds

British  

/ baʊndz /

plural noun

1. (sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )

2. something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society

   within the bounds of modesty

3. See beat

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bounds

"Their depravity seems to have had no bounds," she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Fueled by government stimulus, the economy was growing by leaps and bounds and businesses were desperate to add more employees.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

During the closing stages of a nail-biter, teams call timeouts, run out of bounds and do everything they can to stop the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said his emotions got the best of him after QB Jalen Hurts was hit hard going out of bounds and briefly left the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

During a lull when the ball rolled out of bounds, Qendrim called the defense for a quick talk in front of the Fugees’ goal.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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