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fence

[fens] / fɛns /






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They then decided to scale the fence rather than go back into heavy smoke.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The short right-field fence was Santa Margarita’s favorite target, with six home runs going there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But now, five years later, the Padres have a much more modest goal: They just want to see Tatis send a ball over the fence one single time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

As for your question, I’m on both sides of the picket fence; I see why your daughter is upset, and I also understand why you are willing to help your daughter.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Instead of sitting on the wall, I make my way over to the far edge of the parking lot, to the fence.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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