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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As contractors work on landscaping and fencing around the sign, the city plans to place five more signs around the city limits.
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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
High fencing adds a sense of privacy from surrounding buildings, and a handful of skylights pour light down into the lower floor, including into the otherwise windowless dressing areas and bathrooms in the primary suite.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
High fencing adds a sense of privacy from surrounding buildings, and a handful of skylights pour light down into the lower floor, including into the otherwise windowless dressing areas and bathrooms in the primary suite.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fencing. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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