as in encircling
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as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
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Recent Examples of fencing
Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Before entering the Regeneron STS, she was fascinated by the analytics of fencing tournaments.
—Kevin Anderton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Using tree protection fencing to make sure existing trees and their roots are unharmed during construction.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Hog panel fencing between 24 and 32 inches tall is effective but may be costly to install and maintain.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Her mother, Amy Brunelle, told reporters earlier this year that signage and fencing to help deter vulnerable people like her daughter should have been installed long ago.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Before entering the Regeneron STS, she was fascinated by the analytics of fencing tournaments.
—Kevin Anderton, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Using tree protection fencing to make sure existing trees and their roots are unharmed during construction.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Hog panel fencing between 24 and 32 inches tall is effective but may be costly to install and maintain.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fencing
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Viagen’s expertise in cryopreservation – reviving frozen genetic material for cloning – is vital to protecting and expanding endangered species, said Matt James, Colossal’s chief animal officer, in a news release announcing the acquisition.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The wood-free Hyper Core composite walls are finished in automotive grade aluminum outer panels framed out via 11-gauge aluminum corner rails, protecting the trailer from low branches and flying debris.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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But naturally, Meredith can see right through this plan and refuses to get dragged into this mess — especially when Lisa is already starting to break down at the thought of Meredith not defending her.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those using mobility aids should lock the wheels and remain seated, shielding their heads and necks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Amorim has found a workaround for one of his problem positions, shielding Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes from some of the issues that have undermined the side in recent times.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Miller was injured early in the second quarter while guarding Quentin Grimes, extending his arm trying to fight through a screen while slipping simultaneously on his left foot on a wet spot on the floor.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence, once an interview-show staple, has retreated from the spotlight in recent years, choosing her movie roles sparingly and closely guarding her private life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instead of facing the bleak job market head-on, law school and MBA programs buy more time to figure out what’s next while safeguarding themselves against the technology.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Raine family’s lawsuit is one of at least three against AI companies accused of insufficiently safeguarding minors in their use of AI chatbots.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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