as in to house
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
a lake almost entirely walled in by mountains
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After all, who wouldn’t want to house their garlic in a gorgeous vintage-style home?—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025 -
Plus, the set is versatile, able to house leftovers, serve side dishes, or even marinate meat.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Tesla operates in several Middle Eastern countries already, including the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, and Qatar, but Saudi Arabia is the largest market in the Gulf region.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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To be fair, many of those — including emerging aces Tanner Bibee, Logan Gilbert, Mackenzie Gore and Paul Skenes along with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, who started in their native Japan when the Dodgers and Cubs opened in Tokyo last week — are no-doubters.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The expansive tented suites feature large decks overlooking the valley, private plunge pools, outdoor showers, and tactile interiors enclosed by screen doors, allowing the sounds of the wild to lull guests to sleep.—
Julia Eskins,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2025
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There are plans for a third building that will stretch between Hamlin and Ridgeway that will more fully enclose the complex’s courtyard.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Wall (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall%20%28in%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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