as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fencing in the yard would keep our dog in as well as keep unwanted stray dogs out
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The legendary rocker housed Cooper, his wife and children in January during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025 -
One July 1 email chain described military members in uniform in Los Angeles being harassed, protests at hotels where immigration agents were housed, and attempts by protesters to dox, or publicly identify, members of the National Guard.—
Tom Hals,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The measure is opposed by business and technology trade groups including TechNet, whose members include Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, and Snap, maker of Snapchat.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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For example, Milwaukee Revealed will include an exhibit recreating features of the Schlitz Palm Garden, a real beer hall that opened in 1896.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The style employs semi-circular floor plans enclosed behind a curved glass wall, allowing residents to enjoy the full arc of the sun throughout the day.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
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Another aspect that isn’t terribly sensible is the convertible top, which entails a bit of a ritual to erect, along with side curtains that more or less enclose occupants when inclement weather prevails.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Fence (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence%20%28in%29. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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