henhouse

Example Sentences

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Is this a fox in the henhouse scenario, they ask?

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Therein lies what might be “Anniversary’s” biggest warning: Don’t let the fox into the henhouse, even if it seems rude not to.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

It is relevant because trusting the very agency that has been responsible for the myriad problems plaguing Arizona’s death-penalty system is a classic instance of letting the fox guard the henhouse.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2025

Sure, someone/thing may have to guard the henhouse, but that’s a small price to pay if their translocation increases their genetic diversity.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

The chicken book I read said that if you want to get your chickens back in the henhouse at night, you can throw some treats inside and train them to go after them.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones