gated
Americanadjective
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Origin of gated
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“It’s a dollarized economy, Spanish-speaking, with gated communities Americans are used to,” Willis said.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“Greeted with grace, the residence welcomes you with gated tree lined canopy entry set back nicely from the street,” the description continues.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The gated lot has a chicken coop, a horse corral, an organic garden and fruit trees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The attack happened March 3, when an Iranian drone evaded the air defenses guarding Riyadh’s gated Diplomatic Quarter and slammed into the American compound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
In the heart of Tokyo is the secure neighborhood of Mejiro, where a gated estate of luxury quarters house Warcross teams for the duration of the tournament.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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