as in houses
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
fencing in the yard would keep our dog in as well as keep unwanted stray dogs out
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The music venue is part of work to redevelop the former Civic Arena site, which is now also home to a $300 million, 26-story skyscraper that houses First National Bank's headquarters.—
Madeline Bartos,
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The former mess hall now houses the national park’s historical collection.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sprawling development along North Tarrant Parkway and Interstate 35W includes big-box retailers Target, Cosco and At Home, though those specific stores were not included in the sale.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2026
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This process continues for decades until eventually, one day, immune mediators rupture the cap that encloses the plaque.—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Fences (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fences%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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