as in boxing (in)
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 Bekaa Valley is home to numerous camps housing Syrian refugees.—
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These organizations may prefer to process this data locally, rather than housing it in servers based outside the country.—
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
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Steve Madeley has been a journalist for almost 25 years, including nearly 20 years covering sport, mainly football.—
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The implications run much deeper than enclosing a space along Lake Michigan for dogs to roam freely.—
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Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.—
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19 Feb. 2026
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This low-power millimeter-wave radar sensor gives self-driving cars a clearer, more accurate view of traffic by feeding them essential data from the surrounding road.—
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Interesting Engineering,
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Those stars then produce winds and ultraviolet radiation, which ionizes and blows the surrounding normal matter outward.—
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The crunchy encasing pairs perfectly with the melty cheese and various fillings inside, including cheese, tinga, potato and chorizo, and raja (strips of peppers and onions).—
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26 Feb. 2026
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Pill pockets, like this top option by Greenies, mask the sight and smell of a pill by encasing it in a treat.—
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The man, of Watts, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and capturing/confining wildlife and entered a no-contest plea to the animal cruelty charge, the department said.—
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USA Today,
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The requirement to add wheels adds costs and can limit where these homes are allowed, often confining them to mobile home parks under local zoning rules.—
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“Fencing (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing%20%28in%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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