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Denzel Washington played Troy Maxson in the movie version of "Fences" in 2016, and if you thought his work was excellent, that's probably because he had a mountainous standard to meet.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

Fences make a property harder to access, but rarely do they make it impossible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2024

Fences and patrols were visible in some areas; in others, they were non-existent.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2023

Fences have been built along large stretches of it since 2017, when Donald Trump became president.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2022

Fences and walls and sheds stood staunchly out in the yellow afternoon, and they were related too.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck