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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There is ample temporary fencing around the White House as preparations are underway for the presidential inauguration next month.
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Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Lawrence exhibited the fencing response after the collision and was ruled out of the game with a concussion.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
While some argue there should be rules on putting fencing around these ponds, a fence could prove to be a hindrance for first responders trying to get equipment and personnel into the water, Fehr said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
The Secret Service has also erected fencing around the U.S. Capitol, the White House and Kamala Harris' residence in D.C.
Mayor Muriel Bowser said the police department is also stepping up its presence in commercial districts in all eight wards of the city.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Lawrence exhibited the fencing response after the collision and was ruled out of the game with a concussion.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
While some argue there should be rules on putting fencing around these ponds, a fence could prove to be a hindrance for first responders trying to get equipment and personnel into the water, Fehr said.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
The Secret Service has also erected fencing around the U.S. Capitol, the White House and Kamala Harris' residence in D.C.
Mayor Muriel Bowser said the police department is also stepping up its presence in commercial districts in all eight wards of the city.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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