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Examples of within in a Sentence
We could hear sounds coming from within.
The sign on the door says “Help Wanted: Inquire Within.”
We all try to appear strong and attempt to hide the scared little child within.
They were outwardly calm but nervous within.
Recent Examples of within from the Web
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The Heat had rallied from a 21-point deficit to pull within seven when Belinelli sank his lone 3 of the game.
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The Yankees beat the Blue Jays on Saturday to improve to 10-9 and pull within six and one-half games of the Red Sox, who were beaten in a no-hitter in Oakland Saturday night.
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The diagonal beams are like a scaffold that holds in place the condominiums and offices and elevator stacks within.
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The plaza was gated off for the occasion, leaving curious passersby straining for glimpses within, as the song's familiar riff kicked up again and again.
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Squires made a tough birdie putt on 12 to win his first hole and pull within one.
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In game two, West Boynton was up by five runs in the fifth inning when Boca Raton battled back with four runs to pull within 5-4 as Griffin Smith, Devin Willis, Joseph Barber, and Jamie Valdez all crossed home plate.
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Kolby Weedon stopped the Bulls’ momentum briefly with an extra-man free-position goal to pull within six, but the Bulls answered with four more goals.
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The Generals did make some noise in the fifth inning, scoring five runs on a two-run double by junior Mark Roselli and RBI singles from Daniel Tobin, Paul Horgan, and Eli Leonard to pull within 7-5.
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Origin and Etymology of within
Middle English withinne, from Old English withinnan, from with + innan inwardly, within, from in
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearDefinition of within
1
—used as a function word to indicate enclosure or containment
2
—used as a function word to indicate situation or circumstance in the limits or compass of: such as
a
: before the end of
- gone within a week
b (1)
: not beyond the quantity, degree, or limitations of
- live within your income
(2)
: in or into the scope or sphere of
- within the jurisdiction of the state
(3)
: in or into the range of
- within reach
- within sight
(4)
—used as a function word to indicate a specified difference or margin
- came within two points of a perfect mark
- within a mile of the town
3
: to the inside of : into
- sunk the sea within the earth
- —William Shakespeare
Examples of within in a Sentence
They live within the city limits.
We could hear sounds coming from within his apartment.
Reports from within the company indicate a change in policy.
Most students find a job within a year of graduating.
She made several friends within days of moving into her new apartment.
He entered the house, and within seconds, he was surrounded by children.
Everything I need is within a few miles of my apartment.
First Known Use of within
12th century
Examples of within in a Sentence
structural decay had started from within
Recent Examples of within from the Web
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Trying to make change from within was a slow process for Rodriguez, who said homophobia was rampant in the NYPD in the ‘80s.
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Now that the Justice Department is in on this sabotage-from-within, there’s little hope that the Trump administration can ever be trusted to take principled stances in court anymore.
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From creating a supercharged canvas to choosing an easy, melts-right-in formula, here, Sir John and other in-demand pros share their secrets for a flush-from-within finish.
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Shows this big often rely on grandeur and inaccessibility as a kind of cudgel, but for Lorde, dismantling those things to reveal the person within is the real weapon.
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After all, if the two-hour Technicolor treatment is ripe for Instagram, consider the post-session snap of a lit-from-within, lifted complexion pure social media gold.
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Getting quiet within is key to being able to hear instincts.
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To many within and beyond the faith community, these preachers’ claims raise eyebrows.
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Or Victoria’s Secret Angel Josephine Skriver who confesses that the secret to her lit-from-within glow actually lies in a pocket-sized Scandinavian multi-tasking organic makeup stick.
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First Known Use of within
15th century
Recent Examples of within from the Web
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Despite scoring just four goals during that stretch, Wednesday's game stayed well within reach as the Dash found yet failed to convert solid opportunities until Mewis leveled the match.
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The formula is available in seven super-flattering shades and can be worn alone, blended with foundation, or applied as a highlighter to give skin a dewy, lit-from-within appearance.
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While the Rockets continued to misfire, going 1 of 6 on 3s in the final three minutes of the half, the Hornets made enough free throws to stay within range as Walker sank a 3-pointer and four free throws to cut the lead to 10.
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The works within are notable for their inventive use of negative space and intentional omissions, which goes to show that what isn’t present can often be just as affecting as what is.
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First Known Use of within
1748
WITHIN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of within for English Language Learners
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: inside something
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: in someone's inner thoughts, feelings, etc.
within
Definition of within for English Language Learners
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: inside (a certain area or space)
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: inside (a group, company, society, etc.)
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: before the end of (a particular period of time)
WITHIN Defined for Kids
Definition of within for Students
1
: 4inside 1
- Stay within the house.
2
: not beyond the limits of
- You should live within your income.
3
: before the end of
- I'll be there within a week.
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