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as in fence
a physical object that blocks the way
an ancient wall that was built to block the invading barbarians
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as in defense
means or method of defending
investigators faced a wall of silence from the members of the police department
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as in to picket
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Recent Examples of wall
Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
The president-elect’s pick to lead CPB is an outspoken proponent of the border wall that was a major focus of Trump’s first term.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
Ciotti may live on the run, but that does not wall him off from the joys of ordinary experiences.
—D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
By prioritizing wall shapes that support varied movement and difficulty, the wall design itself ensured that a dedicated team of setters could regularly rotate problems.
—Ryleigh Norgrove, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
The president-elect’s pick to lead CPB is an outspoken proponent of the border wall that was a major focus of Trump’s first term.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
Instead of walling yourself off, make like a detective and learn more about what’s intriguing you.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
Ciotti may live on the run, but that does not wall him off from the joys of ordinary experiences.
—D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Another question about the fence: What’s to keep people from walking to the end and stepping around it?Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Felician softball program has already raised about $45,000, some of which is going toward moving in the fences.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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In July, South Korea made a similar announcement, saying that the country is ready to start mass-producing a laser weapon that can shoot down drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional defense platforms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bondi served as Florida’s top lawyer from 2011 to 2019, and later joined Trump’s defense team in his first Senate impeachment trial in 2020.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Times workers affiliated with the Tech Guild were set to begin picketing at 9 a.m. outside the 8th Ave.Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bobcats United picketed the Ferndale Bobcat Bonnie's location on Thursday and Friday.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Oct. 2024
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Delays, opaque fees, poor communication, and high barriers to access can all erode trust in cross-border payments.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This model has democratized online retail, giving sellers access to global markets with few barriers to entry.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Rogers pleaded guilty to one count each of being a felon in possession of a firearm and being a felon in possession of ammunition.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
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This data will be your ammunition for scaling successful approaches across your content library.Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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The pair was surrounded by an arch of pink and red roses next to a body of water.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Protesters in Tbilisi gathered behind makeshift barricades and launched fireworks toward lines of armored police, who sought to disperse the demonstrations with water cannons, tear gas and baton-wielding charges.David Brennan, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Last year, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters jumped the barricades and glued themselves to Sixth Avenue.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
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At a press conference, NASA officials said that problems with the heat shield and life support systems would delay the launches until 2026 and 2027.David Szondy, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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In court filings, Smith's team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief.ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wall. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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