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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In Washington, security officials have ringed the White House in riot fencing.
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
The policy was designed to expand access to the sport of fencing and create inclusive, safe spaces.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This isn’t a zoo, and don’t let the fencing fool you.
—Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Methods such as shooting, trapping and fencing in addition to land management practices have been regarded as effective in controlling the dingoes, according to the Queensland government website.
—David Chiu, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
The policy was designed to expand access to the sport of fencing and create inclusive, safe spaces.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This isn’t a zoo, and don’t let the fencing fool you.
—Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Methods such as shooting, trapping and fencing in addition to land management practices have been regarded as effective in controlling the dingoes, according to the Queensland government website.
—David Chiu, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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