as in wall
a physical object that blocks the way
the only way to prevent motorists from trying to use that unsafe bridge is to put a fence across the road leading to it
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The rate cut could help make vehicle financing more affordable, reducing monthly payments and encouraging potential Harley buyers who are on the fence to move forward with their purchases.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Their tale has some seeds, but the last surviving tree from the couple’s grove still stands in Riverside today, fenced, guarded and commemorated with a plaque noting it as a California historic landmark.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Add depth to a fence to increase its effectiveness.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
The rate cut could help make vehicle financing more affordable, reducing monthly payments and encouraging potential Harley buyers who are on the fence to move forward with their purchases.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Italy has a rich fencing history, having won more fencing Olympic medals than any other country, and the company employs multiple fencers at its Italian headquarters.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Their tale has some seeds, but the last surviving tree from the couple’s grove still stands in Riverside today, fenced, guarded and commemorated with a plaque noting it as a California historic landmark.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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During Trump’s first term, the U.S. government built less than 500 miles of border wall, and much of it replaced smaller, dilapidated barriers.Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Then, win one of the three blue wall states, with Pennsylvania potentially the easiest lift of the three.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Question 6 In Nevada, voters will get a chance to amend their state’s Constitution to protect reproductive rights under slightly different wording.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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As a part of his 2021 budget, Trump proposed ending a federal policy protecting state medical marijuana programs from any Justice Department intervention.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Trevi Fountain is currently undergoing restoration, which means clear plastic barricades have been installed to keep visitors at a distance.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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This is certainly a frightening situation, and could have been far scarier for Jerry who likely saw his family get hit by the rising barricade.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
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The outcomes of these proceedings are currently uncertain, and the company is defending these cases vigorously.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Sanchez — who campaigned for office in 2022 on a platform of reforming the county’s troubled jail amid scores of in-custody deaths over the last decade — defended the deputies in her memo.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vulnerability helps break down barriers, creating a space where people can be authentic, share their concerns and contribute to the overall success of the organization.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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She was born into an era when women didn’t have the right to vote and racial barriers prevented Black Americans from fully participating in democracy.Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ayo Dosunmu subbed into the game in order to guard this final Magic possession.Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chicago is clearly looking to tank ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, as evinced by its decisions to offload its two best players this summer in All-Star small forward DeMar DeRozan and All-Defensive Team guard Alex Caruso.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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If Trump isn’t shielded from the conviction, Merchan set sentencing for Nov. 26.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Israel is spending more than $500 million to ramp up production of Iron Beam, a futuristic laser meant to shield the country from mortars, rockets and drones.Colin Demarest, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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This proposal underscores Harris’s commitment to checks and balances, safeguarding democratic processes and ensuring fair immigration outcomes.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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As the rainy season approaches, safeguarding your garden and landscape from erosion is key to maintaining its beauty and function—not to mention protecting your home and surrounding structures from damage.Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Fence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fence. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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