barbed wire

Example Sentences

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It is like a being hugged by mom, who has wrapped herself in barbed wire.

From Salon

Later, Durán could be seen walking along the levee with other migrants who had crossed the Rio Grande and passed the barbed wire.

From Seattle Times

On Thursday, members of the National Guard set up strands of barbed wire.

From New York Times

The end to the provision Thursday is expected to encourage a surge of migrants toward the border, and U.S. authorities have beefed up security, including stringing barbed wire fencing.

From Washington Times

The White men had crushed his skull and tied a cotton-gin fan to his neck with barbed wire.

From Washington Post