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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Roads near the White House were blocked off, fencing was used to control crowds and federal, state and local law enforcement officers were deployed around the event.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
West Dundee spent about $6 million to demolish the mall and for additional expenses, including fencing, utilities, property taxes, property maintenance, legal fees and professional services, Cavallaro said.
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Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The ring-fencing isn't paranoia when data bleeds are a daily occurrence rather than a theoretical one.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The fencing is structurally tied together by rails between the posts.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
West Dundee spent about $6 million to demolish the mall and for additional expenses, including fencing, utilities, property taxes, property maintenance, legal fees and professional services, Cavallaro said.
—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The ring-fencing isn't paranoia when data bleeds are a daily occurrence rather than a theoretical one.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The fencing is structurally tied together by rails between the posts.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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