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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What are the pool fence laws in Arizona? Arizona law calls for 5-foot fencing, walling or another barrier at least 20 inches from the water's edge for homes where there are children under 6 years of age living.
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Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
If the policy is approved, signs, posters, flags and other displays across the district − including on stadium fencing, walls, doors, ceilings, vehicles, the district's website and in emails − would be limited to:
The American flag.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Up to this week, the West Nashville park had been locked away behind chain-link fencing since the start of 2023 as Metro Parks looked to complete $1.26 million in repairs and renovations.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The dog park has shoulder-high fencing but is completely outdoors.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
If the policy is approved, signs, posters, flags and other displays across the district − including on stadium fencing, walls, doors, ceilings, vehicles, the district's website and in emails − would be limited to:
The American flag.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Up to this week, the West Nashville park had been locked away behind chain-link fencing since the start of 2023 as Metro Parks looked to complete $1.26 million in repairs and renovations.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The dog park has shoulder-high fencing but is completely outdoors.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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