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fences

  • plural
    of fence.
    fence
    noun
    a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of vertical posts connected with horizontal sections of sturdy material or materials, as wood, metal, vinyl, or wire, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
  • present tense form
    of fence (3rd person singular).
    fence
    noun
    a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of vertical posts connected with horizontal sections of sturdy material or materials, as wood, metal, vinyl, or wire, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.

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Such materials could improve protection for cultural heritage sites, cars, major structures, and even ordinary garden fences.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

They were also far more likely to strike out because they were literally swinging for the fences, a high-risk, high-reward strategy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The charity said careful monitoring, in partnership with the farmers on whose land the birds nested, meant the nests were protected by fences to exclude ground predators such as foxes.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

It’s still unclear if the couple has mended all fences with the king and whether they’ll resume their royal duties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

A lot of them have white picket fences.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle