walled

Example Sentences

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"A walled garden is only a refuge if the people inside chose the wall, can see over it, and may leave when they wish."

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The dig revealed a walled complex that had remained largely undisturbed since Roman times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Beyond security concerns, authoritarian leaders often house senior officials on military bases or within walled compounds as a way of minimizing the possibility of a coup.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Nearly a century after its 1928 debut, the walled and gated estate remains remarkably intact.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

All five women moved to a secret location 40 miles northeast of Moscow, a walled compound filled with people working on the Soviet space program—scientists, engineers, and cosmonauts.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson