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mewed (up)

verb

past tense of mew (up)

as in housed

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers bored with being mewed up in a stuffy house all day

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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

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With six bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread across more than 9,000 square feet, the home’s three distinct structures are connected by bridges and wrapped in curved glass encased in black steel frames.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
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

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Nashville was a slight favorite at kickoff, but Miami fielded a stellar starting lineup that included Sergio Reguilón, Casemiro, Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suárez and Messi.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

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Congestion is at record levels and, since the pandemic, it’s no longer confined to the morning and evening rush hours.

— Sara "Kraut" Gregory, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
From 1908 until his death in 1947, he was largely confined to the property’s main home under specialized psychiatric care, while Katherine lived elsewhere, diligently funding research to find a cure.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

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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

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Today, the pyramid is surrounded by parks, leafy streets and upscale apartment buildings in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
In the building’s atrium, the floor is filled with bunk beds that are surrounded by private rooms of varied size that can accommodate four to eight people.

— Trevor Morgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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