Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Drivers have complained in recent years that the cars were simply too big - too long and wide - to race effectively in the tight confines of the streets of Monaco.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Vivos has prided itself on the ability of members to coexist with each other and within the confines of the Rules and Regulations,” it said in an email to lessees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It suggests that snacking beyond the confines of a mouse-sized tin is gluttonous, both nutritionally and spiritually.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Pairing compute and memory allows for unmatched speed for any memory-intensive task that doesn’t leave the confines of a single Wafer-Scale Engine.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But merely wishing for relations to improve was taking something of a gamble, for Cal Tech’s fabulous chemist Linus Pauling was not subject to the confines of British fair play.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson