as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point
big orange barrels walled off the highway exit
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Tuesday evening, the NBA announced that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama would not be assessed a flagrant foul for his push of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson during Monday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026 -
For much of the night, McBride also guarded Paige Bueckers, the former Hopkins High School standout, who led Dallas (7-4) with 23 points but had just two assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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“Wall (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall%20%28off%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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