as in encircling
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as in protecting
to drive danger or attack away from
had worked as a bodyguard, fencing a number of pop stars at big events
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024 -
But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Hurricanes pulled off a gritty 3-1 win in their first game of 2025 against the defending Stanley Cup champions, getting a standout performance from goalie Pyotr Kochetkov while the entire lineup matched the Panthers’ physicality.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Finney-Smith has fit in seamlessly, defending Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Anfernee Simons, Trae Young and Jalen Johnson across three games.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article Death, taxes, and long, physical defenders guarding Jalen Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Dec. 2024
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In the video, Conder shared the dogs lying proudly, guarding their livestock.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This unit includes two spaces in an attached garage with an electric vehicle charger. Taxes: $23,124 (estimated), plus a $500 monthly homeowner’s association fee Contact: Steve Nader, Beach Team Real Estate, 562-539-2760 For weekly email updates on residential real estate news, sign up here.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second set of stairs is close to the attached garage on the first floor and the ensuite bedroom on the second floor.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Emotional investment in social media Beyond simply measuring time spent on social media, researchers have started looking at how emotionally connected people feel to their social media use.—
Brian N. Chin,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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The designation means Chattanooga is one of the cities leading the charge on what the future of urban life could look like—greener, healthier, and more connected to nature.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Denmark may even have been one of the region’s leading central powers, with England and Sweden as peripheral outposts.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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The robot is designed to treat complex patient problems in the field of reconstructive surgery, lymphatic surgery, peripheral nerve repair and trauma.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.—
Brent Simon,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2024
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Its shares are flattered by a local listing and relatively closely linked shareholder base.—
Rochelle Toplensky,
WSJ,
15 Aug. 2022
Adjective
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Aside from an attempt to sign guard Will Fries, Schneider doesn’t believe in paying big money for marginal production in free agency.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Thunder currently have a marginal edge on the 62-15 Cleveland Cavaliers for the best overall record in the conference, with five games left on both clubs' schedules.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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