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Noun
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Don’t doubt Riley and the Heat’s ability to swing for the fences.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Hanging a bar of soap is the simplest method and is ideal for gardens with trees, shrubs, and fences.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With year-round interest and a non-invasive root system, this compact tree can be shaped into a single-stem form or grown as a multi-stem clump for privacy hedges.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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The museum has created a garden-like setting with romantic hanging florals, barriers of green hedges, pots of lavender and a carpet resembling mossy bricks.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Instead of the usual intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks and missile systems rolling across the cobbles of Red Square, Russia played a video of its military hardware in action on giant screens opposite the Kremlin walls.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Choose a curtain that has similar colors to the walls, decor, or furniture to promote a cohesive feel.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The council also exempted from SB 79 areas that are close to a transit stop but violate the spirit of SB 79 because residents can’t walk to it easily because of barriers like canyons, freeways or a lack of sidewalks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Educating women on maternal health matters is just one of the initiatives of the nonprofit that hopes to break down health access barriers in a tangible way.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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This week, barricades have been placed near the nesting area, blocking vehicle access.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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“Palings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palings. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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