immediate confines

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

referring to the area directly surrounding something

confinesADJECTIVE + NOUN

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immediate

Examples (10)

  • The security guard's jurisdiction is limited to the immediate confines of the building.
  • The new rule applies only within the immediate confines of the national park.
  • During the lockdown, residents were advised to stay within the immediate confines of their homes.
  • The archaeological dig was restricted to the immediate confines of the ancient temple.
  • The lioness rarely strays from the immediate confines of her den.
  • He found it difficult to work productively within the immediate confines of his small office.
  • The investigation focused on evidence found within the immediate confines of the crime scene.
  • All festival activities will take place within the immediate confines of the central plaza.
  • Firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze to the immediate confines of the factory.
  • The children were happy playing within the immediate confines of their backyard.