enclosure
Example Sentences
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She is currently too large to safely play with Crimson; however, zoo staff may soon start “fenceline howdies” between the two cubs so they can get used to each other before they share an enclosure.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Chickens roam a fenced enclosure, laying eggs that appear in dishes at Sunday brunch.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
A family of beavers has been released into a Lincolnshire river to live in what officials claim is England's largest beaver enclosure.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Reiner made a brief appearance in Los Angeles County Superior Court from inside a clear enclosure, his hair closely cropped and his hands in shackles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
He stuck his head into Thor’s enclosure to make sure the kit was settled back in after having his nest disturbed.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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