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The fox is still guarding the henhouse, but at least now the hens can sue.—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026 That is called the fox guarding the henhouse.—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 That is called the fox guarding the henhouse.—Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Jan. 2026 The foxes are already in the henhouse.—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for henhouse