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boxed (in)

verb

Definition of boxed (in)

past tense of box (in)

as in housed

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers upon attempting to leave, we discovered we were completely boxed in by other cars

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The Museum of Rural Arts In 2008, a volunteer association in the hamlet founded the Museum of Rural Arts, which is housed in a historic monastery (Convento di San Girolamo).

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
All the walls lifted to reveal this much larger space where she was housed.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of housed

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To ensure the integrity of the mold, only high-quality clay is used and then encased in steel sleeves designed to withstand extreme pressure.

— Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026
The eight-story building is stylish, with a red brick facade encased in glass and steel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of encased

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The family snaps included a black-and-white image of a shirtless Hefner cradling the newborn, Lambropoulos Hefner introducing her daughter to their son Forrest, 3, as well as Forrest holding his baby sister, who was sweetly swaddled in pink.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
The 25-year-old, who was acquired from the Mariners in the offseason as part of a three-team deal that also included the Cardinals, played exclusively at third with the M’s last season as a rookie.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of included

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At low tide, the retreating ocean leaves behind a natural aquarium enclosed by volcanic rock.

— Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
The fastest-growing segment in China consists of full-sized SUVs where the wheels are 100% driven by electric motors, utilizing highly efficient, enclosed 4-cylinder engines exclusively to charge onboard batteries.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of enclosed

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For travelers, the designation puts a spotlight on a place where mythology isn't confined to museums and archaeological ruins.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
As Eakin details, the battles over theory weren’t confined to academia, said Jonathan Derbyshire in the Financial Times.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

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