Example Sentences

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By early 2022, Ukraine, with help from the European Union, had fenced off highly contaminated areas.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 3, 2024

He said a team from the council had fenced off the steps to the beach near the holiday park and a section of cliffs further along the coast.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

They had fenced off most of Pennsylvania Avenue.

From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2016

Massialas had fenced Garozzo for years — in cadets, juniors and seniors — and never lost.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2016

Mariel and I had fenced countless times before.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad