the border
noun
: a specific border (as between countries)
They've lived in southern Texas for years, but have never been south of the border.
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This, as the Israeli military instructed people to evacuate from part of the city of Rafah on the border with Egypt.
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Lebanon's state news agency said Israeli artillery hit two towns in southern Lebanon and that three other towns close to the border were hit by airstrikes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Franklin is now learning the extent of her flock’s reach — from a friend’s flight from north of the border to the many across the internet joining her hopes for Kiki’s safe return.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
The scalloped edges lend a softer look, and the feminine, floral print runs along the border and covers the entire back.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Lebanon's state news agency said Israeli artillery hit two towns in southern Lebanon and that three other towns close to the border were hit by airstrikes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Franklin is now learning the extent of her flock’s reach — from a friend’s flight from north of the border to the many across the internet joining her hopes for Kiki’s safe return.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
The scalloped edges lend a softer look, and the feminine, floral print runs along the border and covers the entire back.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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“The border.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20border. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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