palisading

verb

Definition of palisadingnext
present participle of palisade
as in picketing

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  1. preserving
  2. conserving
  3. opposing
Verb
  • Last month, the country sent a clear message rejecting the radical policies of the past few years and choosing instead a path of common sense, constitutional order, and preserving our freedoms.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The main challenge was to find a way to balance preserving what makes each hub special while providing the level of standardization required by B Corp.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of preserving
Verb
  • The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of conserving
Verb
  • However, with Mars retrograde opposing Venus, your romantic and friendship dynamics are being put to the test.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The bespoke drinks menu was inspired by the concept of yin and yang—with eight choices named after opposing forces like the sun/moon, heaven/earth, mountain/river, and dark side/bright side.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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