the border

noun

: a specific border (as between countries)
They've lived in southern Texas for years, but have never been south of the border.

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Evacuations were also ordered northeast of the Cimarron Ridge, along the border of Gunnison and Montrose counties, according to the map. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 July 2026 Many in the Palestinian diaspora live across the border in Egypt, which was a key mediator of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Trade at the border was snarled in hours of queues in 2021 when Saudi Arabia imposed new restrictions on imports from the UAE. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 8 July 2026 However, upon first entry into the EES zone, queuing up at the border to have your biometrics taken in person is unavoidable. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the border

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“The border.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20border. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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