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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Look for plant holders that can hang over the top—often used outdoors for trellises or fencing—and hang your plant babies accordingly.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Other concerns raised in complaints included pond fencing, age limits, soft-surface flooring and inadequate parent supervision.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Investigators, particularly those with FBI technical units, will use geo-fencing to scour the cell towers around Guthrie’s home for cellphone users.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The two options proposed by the Park District only differed in the layout of the fencing at the southern end.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Other concerns raised in complaints included pond fencing, age limits, soft-surface flooring and inadequate parent supervision.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
Investigators, particularly those with FBI technical units, will use geo-fencing to scour the cell towers around Guthrie’s home for cellphone users.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The two options proposed by the Park District only differed in the layout of the fencing at the southern end.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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