netting

Example Sentences

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Rescuers have been unable to fit a tracker to its skin because of its poor condition, and a piece of netting is lodged in its mouth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The inferno swept through seven of the estate's eight towers, which were under renovation and wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, netting and foam boards -- materials that may have accelerated the spread of flames.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The Lakers have climbed from sixth to third in the Western Conference in two weeks, netting critical tiebreakers against rivals Minnesota, Denver and Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

It is rather telling that Lamine Yamal was restricted to just one effort from open play, a shot from a tight angle in the first half, which Ramsdale palmed on to the side netting.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

First we had to pull down all the mosquito netting from the frame.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver