inside a/the compound

Frequency: 7.411.5 per million words

Emphasizes being within the boundaries of an enclosed area.

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Examples (10)

  • Life inside the prison compound was strictly regulated.
  • No unauthorized personnel are allowed inside the secure compound.
  • The children were playing safely inside the residential compound.
  • All vehicles are thoroughly searched before being allowed inside the industrial compound.
  • The embassy staff felt secure inside their heavily guarded compound.
  • A new community garden will be built inside the compound next year.
  • He had lived his entire life inside the compound, never seeing the outside world.
  • Do you know what is stored inside that mysterious compound?
  • They have installed a new surveillance system inside the compound.
  • For your own safety, please remain inside the compound after dark.