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fence

[fens] / fɛns /






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The hand-cranked coffee mill was replaced with horse-powered machinery, and Glidden and a partner, Isaac Ellwood, formed Barb Fence Co.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Fence lizards, unlike birds or large mammals, can’t travel long distances to more suitable habitat; they tend to live in the same place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

Mr Abel has trialled satellite trackers from a firm called No Fence on 20 of his sheep.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

And is the Willie Nelson and Leon Russell duet of “Don’t Fence Me In” perhaps sung from Bambi’s perspective?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

John shouted, rushing up the steps, screaming, “Fence cutters! Fence cutters!”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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