bounds
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )
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something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society
within the bounds of modesty
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See beat
Example Sentences
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“I’m interested in the intersection of technology and storytelling, and seeing how that can push the bounds of creativity to create deeper and richer experiences for audiences.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Now she’s got everybody out of bounds, then she taps it real soft and it falls in front of them.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
"I wouldn't call it nominal orbital insertion," company spokesperson Dan Huot said, adding however that it was "within bounds" of a previously analyzed trajectory.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“Now…they can shift their gears to the South, which still remains out of bounds for them.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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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