walling (off)

present participle of wall (off)
as in guarding
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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guarding
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  • Suni Levi, one of the co-op leaders, was tasked with guarding her driveway and front yard.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Michigan’s top offensive lineman posts up at right tackle, armed with guarding million-dollar QB Bryce Underwood.
    — PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Walling (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walling%20%28off%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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