Sentence examples for had confined from inspiring English sources

In Noah's youth, most of the politicians had confined themselves to their pen on Capitol Hill.

If only my father had confined his battles to the government.

Illness had confined Jim Beglin to his bed, leaving Clive Tyldesley to soldier on alone.

The colonial administration had trained Congolese medical technicians and nurses but had confined medical practice to European doctors and missionaries.

The twins became boxers and reportedly could have had professional careers if they had confined their violence to the ring.

Before the 19th century, Britain and its European rivals had confined their imperial ambitions in Africa to coastal outposts.

White had confined himself to the living room, where there were four windows; all the shades were drawn.

Within hours, the soldiers held key positions in the city center and had confined thousands of Palestinian civilians in the Great Mosque.

Then, having exhausted all other options, he began to take orders from Watson's crew, which had confined his ship to a tight circle.

Even as president of the United States he had confined his communications to formal messages, proclamations, and executive orders drafted mainly by subordinates.

Protesters had confined their demonstrations to "narrow neighborhoods," rather than open spaces like Assi Square in the center of the city, he said.