fence
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Nick Rockett was a non-runner, while 9-1 shot Grangeclare West unseated Patrick Mullins at the first fence.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Much like Hogan’s mansion—which occupies three stories—the cottage property backs right onto the beach, with a charming white picket fence added to separate the dwelling from the publicly accessible area.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
The wolf dug into the ground and damaged the zoo's installed fence before escaping, according to the fire official.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
But not overly: Pro-slavery Southerners, on the fence about a war for freedom, were radicalized by the idea that their economy would be cut out from under them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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
Vocabulary lists containing fence
"The History Teacher" by Billy Collins
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Unit 9
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