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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Brinton said the firm is working with experts to map and appraise the land taken for the trail, as well as things like fencing or buffers landowners have had to install.
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Since crews connected the bridge deck in summer 2024, workers have been installing electrical, drainage and fire suppression systems, along with fencing and barriers for the multi-use path.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Renovations included installation of kitchenettes in all units, the addition of a fire sprinkler and alarm system, security additions such as fencing and cameras, and accessibility upgrades.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The Associated Press reported Wednesday morning that supplies were dropped off at the facility and extra fencing was spread around its perimeter.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
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Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Since crews connected the bridge deck in summer 2024, workers have been installing electrical, drainage and fire suppression systems, along with fencing and barriers for the multi-use path.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Renovations included installation of kitchenettes in all units, the addition of a fire sprinkler and alarm system, security additions such as fencing and cameras, and accessibility upgrades.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
The Associated Press reported Wednesday morning that supplies were dropped off at the facility and extra fencing was spread around its perimeter.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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