sunk fence

Definition of sunk fencenext

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Noun
  • Afterward, Dole proposed to donate the dam, reservoir and ditch system to the state in exchange for an agreement to repair the spillway to meet and maintain dam safety standards.
    Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Afterward, Dole proposed to donate the dam, reservoir and ditch system to the state in exchange for an agreement to repair the spillway to meet and maintain dam safety standards.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • On Thursday morning, rescuers brought in excavators to dig a trench in front of the whale's head, while Lehmann approached the animal and guided the digging.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The intimate Marais shop boasts gems like a transparent vinyl Comme des Garçons trench and a Jean-Paul Gaultier striped dress with oversized hood, and also creates its own collections and collaborations with local designers, all made from upcycled material.
    Clara Giampellegrini, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Its global reach, omnichannel capabilities, and secure end-to-end solutions create high switching costs for multinational clients, reinforcing its competitive moat.
    Justin Zacks, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Paul Faust, who lives in the Darlington area of Ligonier Township, has a small tributary to the Loyalhanna Creek in his backyard, but on Friday, that run was acting less like a stream and more like a moat.
    Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Sunk fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunk%20fence. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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