fencing
noun
fenc·ing
ˈfen(t)-siŋ 
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
a(1)
(2)
: the fences of a property or region
b
: material used for building fences
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In the past decade, troops have traditionally supported law enforcement agencies with immigration issues at the border via logistics, surveillance, security and setting up temporary barriers or fencing, and they were not meant to come into contact with individuals crossing into the United States.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 May 2025
The balloon lay draped over fencing and power lines along Tuxpan Avenue, a two-lane road just over a thousand feet from the base of the pyramid.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Graham Hughes | Bloomberg | Getty Images Beyond homebuilding, higher lumber costs are hitting renovations, fencing and interiors.
—Delon Thornton, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Hazel wood fencing and climbing ivy surround the garden.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 May 2025
The balloon lay draped over fencing and power lines along Tuxpan Avenue, a two-lane road just over a thousand feet from the base of the pyramid.
—Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Graham Hughes | Bloomberg | Getty Images Beyond homebuilding, higher lumber costs are hitting renovations, fencing and interiors.
—Delon Thornton, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Hazel wood fencing and climbing ivy surround the garden.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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