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hem (in)

verb

Definition of hem (in)

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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The unrest was followed by sustained opposition to government efforts to house asylum seekers in communities across the country, with some protests also descending into violent clashes.

— Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
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— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

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