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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With his second goal of the night, the Broncos, in their inaugural appearance in the Frozen Four, defeated the defending national champions from Denver, with their record nine national titles, 3-2 in the second double-overtime game between the teams in a month.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees signed the 38-year-old to a minor league free agent contract in February, but after a series of injuries left the defending American League champs with three holes in their five-man rotation, Carrasco pitched his way into filling one with an impressive spring training.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Cops at the scene were photographed guarding pools of blood near the building’s entrance.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The guy who may be assigned to guarding Fland, KU senior Dajuan Harris, scored 26 points in the scrimmage against Arkansas and Fland in October.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The attached artist’s studio—built by the Koral Brothers—spans three levels and includes a full bath, an elevator, and an upper-level catwalk with a viewing balcony.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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The couple had been at the location for approximately two hours before Hoskins-Ellis arrived in a truck and an attached trailer containing multiple ATVs.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Building a highly connected organization where roadmaps are reflective of broader cross-functional requirements is necessary to deliver capabilities faster and with quality. - Mo Trezies, Euna Solutions 18.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Late last month, Pirelli was told that due to investment linked to the Chinese government, its Cyber Tires may fall afoul of the ban on Chinese connected car software and hardware that was passed under the previous administration.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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This is when atherosclerosis develops in the arteries of the arms and legs, called the peripheral arteries.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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The film world premiered in the non-competitive Cannes Premiere section, but clinched a peripheral prize with its canine cast member, sheepdog Panda, beating 24 other candidates to win the Palm Dog.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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No one can peer at their respective architectures, weights (the various connection strengths among linked neurons), or activations (what numbers are being calculated given the inputs and weights while the models are running) without the company granting special access.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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As of 2025, the highest marginal tax rate is 37%—but again, only a portion of income for the highest earners reaches that rate.—
Karla Dennis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area south of a line from Kansas City to Kirksville under a marginal risk of severe weather.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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“Fencing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fencing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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