fence
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I had a late start, and by the time I reached the fence, the ball bounced off my glove and over the barrier for a grand-slam home run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
AFP journalists observed concrete foundations for a fence on the ground that had also been removed.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
That October, a white sign went up on a barbed wired fence near the Crawford’s home.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
A fly ball conked Angels right fielder Jo Adell on the head and bounced over the fence for a home run, reminding fans of José Canseco’s similar gaffe 33 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
I wanted to run but knew if I ever turned loose of the fence post, I would probably fall flat on my face.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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"The History Teacher" by Billy Collins
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