confinement
noun
con·fine·ment
kən-ˈfīn-mənt 
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Examples of confinement in a Sentence
The dog was kept in confinement until it was determined to be healthy.
He remained with his wife during her confinement.
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Dushi was found in poor physical condition with clear behavioral disorders because of her confinement.
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Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Set against the backdrop of a juvenile correctional facility by the sea, the series explores themes of survival, sexuality and family, as Álvaro and his peers cope with confinement.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
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Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Set against the backdrop of a juvenile correctional facility by the sea, the series explores themes of survival, sexuality and family, as Álvaro and his peers cope with confinement.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for confinement
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“Confinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confinement. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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confinement
noun
con·fine·ment
kən-ˈfīn-mənt
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