People stayed indoors.

Meaning: The people remained inside their homes to protect themselves from the wind.

Choice of Words: People are human beings. Stayed means remained in a place. Indoors means inside a building.

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The folks remained within the house.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. It's like saying, People didn't go outside.

Choice of Words: Folks is another word for people. Remained is a more formal word for stayed. Within means inside. House refers to a building where people live. This sentence uses more sophisticated vocabulary to convey the same meaning.

The individuals did not venture outside the confines of their dwelling.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence. It's like saying, People didn't go outside.

Choice of Words: Individuals is a more formal word for people. Venture means to go somewhere, especially on a journey or expedition. Outside means not inside. Confines means boundaries or limits. Dwelling is a formal word for a place where someone lives. This sentence uses very formal language to convey the same meaning.

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