fence
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Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh placed the 9-1 shot into third before making a move over the final fence to provide trainer Gavin Cromwell with his first success of the day.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
We just saw crows, loitering on fence posts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Much like Hogan’s mansion—which occupies three stories—the cottage property backs right onto the beach, with a charming white picket fence added to separate the dwelling from the publicly accessible area.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
The wolf dug into the ground and damaged the zoo's installed fence before escaping, according to the fire official.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Alfred Dee stood as straight as a fence post, and he wore the Sassafras Springs uniform: a rough blue shirt and worn overalls with a red bandanna sticking out of the back pocket.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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"The History Teacher" by Billy Collins
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