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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Maybe fencing will be the next big weapon-y hobby sport?
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris, which hosted fencing and taekwondo competitions, was struck by a ransomware attempt, though the events weren’t disrupted.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite installing cameras, new fencing and hiring additional security, fires have continued to break out at the historic Parade Park complex where a new $300 million project is slated.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The guidance indicates that business property qualifying for depreciation includes furniture, computers, vehicles, manufacturing equipment, land improvements such as parking lot and fencing, non-custom software, some interior improvements and film and sound recording productions.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The Grand Palais exhibition hall in Paris, which hosted fencing and taekwondo competitions, was struck by a ransomware attempt, though the events weren’t disrupted.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite installing cameras, new fencing and hiring additional security, fires have continued to break out at the historic Parade Park complex where a new $300 million project is slated.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The guidance indicates that business property qualifying for depreciation includes furniture, computers, vehicles, manufacturing equipment, land improvements such as parking lot and fencing, non-custom software, some interior improvements and film and sound recording productions.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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