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Immured in an age that was largely brutal, incurious and ignorant, he managed to convey a message and a spirit so lively and civilized that they have come down through the centuries virtually unscathed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Immured in an upstairs room, the elder son, Frantz, has not been seen by his father for 1 3 years, ever since World War II ended.

From Time Magazine Archive

Immured in these tangles, at perhaps their most difficult moment, Ralph turned with shining eyes to the others.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

Pride their companion, and the world their hate; Immured, they doze in ignorance and state.

From The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe by Parton, James

Immured within the walls of a close zenana they are seldom suffered to enjoy such unrestrained liberty.

From The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal by Bose, Shib Chunder