fencing
noun
fenc·ing
ˈfen(t)-siŋ 
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
a(1)
(2)
: the fences of a property or region
b
: material used for building fences
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It's got fencing, fighting, torture, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, and some highly satisfying revenge.
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EW.com, 31 May 2024
In comparison, fencing was described as costly and challenging, given the island’s topography, while recreational hunting was generally ineffective, the conservancy said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Set up fencing or gates around any backyard pools so they are fully enclosed.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024
Fifteen members of his club are on Kenya’s national fencing team.
—Lenny Rashid Ruvaga, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2024
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EW.com, 31 May 2024
In comparison, fencing was described as costly and challenging, given the island’s topography, while recreational hunting was generally ineffective, the conservancy said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Set up fencing or gates around any backyard pools so they are fully enclosed.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024
Fifteen members of his club are on Kenya’s national fencing team.
—Lenny Rashid Ruvaga, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2024
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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