barbed wire

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The demonstration in the capital Tirana followed an initial gathering in Zvernec on Saturday, where dozens of people, including environmental activists, protested over the installation of barbed wire blocking access to the beach.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Tons of trash, ridden with glass and barbed wire, had to be removed from Nachusa in tractor trailers before the first of the bison could be reintroduced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Four spent their military service stationed near the heavily fortified inter-Korean border, known for barbed wire, harsh winters and intense training.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“I’m leaving here even more concerned than I was when I arrived,” Padilla said, as the detention facility, surrounded by barbed wire, loomed behind him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

They passed our door, the barbed wire rattled, and then they passed by again, fading out of hearing.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron