as in bordering
to serve as a border for
the riverbed is margined by a flat beach of smooth rocks
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And while North Texas is typically wetter than other parts of the state, recent maps show drought conditions in several areas including South and West Texas — and even counties bordering Oklahoma.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
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Units from the Mexican army and the National Guard established a ground cordon, while six helicopters and additional special forces stood by in states bordering Jalisco.—
María Verza,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mars is bounding into your partnership zone, which invites assertive boundary talks that protect your generous spirit while keeping agreements fair for all involved parties.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Margining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/margining. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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