concertina
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The concertina wire used to barricade the road has been moved to one side and local people and flocks of sheep can be seen making their way down.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
A gate in the barrier opened and Border Patrol, Marines and Army officials showed reporters how both fences were now sheathed in concertina wire.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025
“They bulldozed the islands, they bulldozed the edges of the river, they put in concrete and concertina wire. They destroyed sanctuaries,” he said.
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2024
One she focused on came on Sept. 20, when agents cut new holes in concertina wire even though there was already a hole 15 feet away.
From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023
They see sunlight one hour a day, when they are allowed into an outdoor area surrounded by a fence topped with concertina wire.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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