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hem (in)

verb

Definition of hem (in)next
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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  1. house
  2. include
Verb
  • Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of house
Verb
  • Courts may look behind a verdict in narrow circumstances, including cases involving outside influence or racial bias.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Hem (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem%20%28in%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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