walled

Example Sentences

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The dig revealed a walled complex that had remained largely undisturbed since Roman times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Beyond security concerns, authoritarian leaders often house senior officials on military bases or within walled compounds as a way of minimizing the possibility of a coup.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Nearly a century after its 1928 debut, the walled and gated estate remains remarkably intact.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Aloof at the best of times, Tom walled himself off from his wife and their problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

The walled citadel of Saint-Malo blooms out of the distance.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr