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Recent Examples of fencing
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Hide eyesores like trash cans and A/C units with shrubs, trellises, or fencing for a polished look.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a petition circulated online on Wednesday, residents drew attention to the lack of barriers or fencing along the waterfront path, especially in the Fells Point area, known for its bars and nightlife.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Tensions heightened as British settlers began fencing off land and hunting native wildlife, creating food shortages for the Bindjareb.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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The logical, unromantic version of their history is that in the 17th century Chincoteague farmers moved their livestock to neighboring Assateague Island to roam freely and avoid fencing their land, as well as skirting various taxation laws.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Hide eyesores like trash cans and A/C units with shrubs, trellises, or fencing for a polished look.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
In a petition circulated online on Wednesday, residents drew attention to the lack of barriers or fencing along the waterfront path, especially in the Fells Point area, known for its bars and nightlife.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2026
Tensions heightened as British settlers began fencing off land and hunting native wildlife, creating food shortages for the Bindjareb.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fencing
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Effective vole control includes keeping grass mowed, minimizing mulch, using traps, and protecting young trees with hardware cloth tubes.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation, improving digestive conditions and being more rich in lycopene than any other fruit.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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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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The Cubs will visit Dodger Stadium this weekend for a three-game series against the two-time defending World Series champions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rockets head coach Ime Udoka should have his team defending with much more urgency, and Houston’s top frontcourt weapon is also likely to bounce back.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In October, the defense accused prosecutors of not disclosing the victim’s wishes to not move forward with the case and shielding the victim from testifying in a deposition.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some economists believe China has so far been relatively well-positioned in shielding itself from the impacts from the Iran war, which has sent fuel prices surging and is threatening worsening global inflation.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And Gobert was up to the task of guarding Jokic in isolation when the Nuggets decided to clear out on a handful of clutch possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kennard went off early in Game 1; Marcus Smart did the same in Game 2 — with Amen Thompson guarding both times.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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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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Meanwhile, senior Western leaders are convening in Paris on Friday for urgent talks aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies.—
Sara Cook,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Undeveloped land supports essential ecosystem services, cleansing and protecting our drinking water, safeguarding our communities and residents from flooding and inundation due to sea-level rise, supporting wildlife habitat and providing myriad recreational opportunities.—
Tom Hoctor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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