gated
Americanadjective
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Origin of gated
Example Sentences
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The nine-bedroom, 17,000-square-foot home sits in the gated and guarded Bald Eagle Club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
She is reportedly renting out a gated property in the Home Counties, according to the Sun newspaper.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
For a time, the internet did put a Band-Aid on this problem, bringing isolated communities together and providing the sort of crosstalk they couldn’t hear on the abandoned sidewalks of gated developments.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Outside, the parcel is lined with dozens of palm trees to ensure complete privacy, while a dramatic gated courtyard provides an idyllic place to relax away from prying eyes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 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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