enclosure
Example Sentences
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She is currently too large to safely play with Crimson; however, zoo staff may soon start “fenceline howdies” between the two cubs so they can get used to each other before they share an enclosure.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Chickens roam a fenced enclosure, laying eggs that appear in dishes at Sunday brunch.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Reiner made a brief appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court from inside a clear enclosure, his hair closely cropped and his hands in shackles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
They had gone home first to change out of their uniforms and then rushed to the cattle enclosure to help their parents dig for gold.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Mama, she was hiding in the wolf enclosure.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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