as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a village hemmed in on all sides by mountains
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All ages have plenty to keep themselves busy within the mammoth recreation centre, which houses the gym and aerial yoga studio, as well as the multi-room kid’s club.—
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Condé Nast Traveler,
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In Return to Grace, players take on the role of a future archaeologist who lands on a frozen alien planet to investigate a giant station that houses the godlike AI entity called Grace.—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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The spa With 11 treatment rooms, including a couples’ area, and men’s and women’s relaxation areas with hydrotherapy areas, the spa is a substantial amenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Brief endnotes are included for extra-curious readers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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“Hem (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem%20%28in%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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