fencing
noun
fenc·ing
ˈfen(t)-siŋ 
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
a(1)
(2)
: the fences of a property or region
b
: material used for building fences
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That’s why what is needed is statewide legislation that includes a conflict reduction community grant program that provides money to communities for bear resistant trash cans and electric fencing around chickens and beehives.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Other projects in the works include a bicycle park pump track that is in the preliminary design stage for a site to be determined; pickleball courts also at a site to be determined; and a new restroom and fencing at Community Park.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
The early plans call for work on the public right of way along Disneyland Drive and Katella Avenue on sidewalks, curbs, gutters, trees, planters, landscaping, irrigation and fencing.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Shingle style and color should also harmonize with other exterior elements like stone walls, patios, and fencing.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Other projects in the works include a bicycle park pump track that is in the preliminary design stage for a site to be determined; pickleball courts also at a site to be determined; and a new restroom and fencing at Community Park.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
The early plans call for work on the public right of way along Disneyland Drive and Katella Avenue on sidewalks, curbs, gutters, trees, planters, landscaping, irrigation and fencing.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Shingle style and color should also harmonize with other exterior elements like stone walls, patios, and fencing.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fencing
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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