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as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
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as in to fence
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Recent Examples of gate
Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
The event, held at the Crimson Tide's pregame fan fest area, located outside the northwest gates of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, featured The Germ Booth.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024
Qatar Airways, which is undertaking a major strategic overhaul under its new leadership, added that the service will be free of charge and will be operative from gate to gate.
—Dan Murphy,natasha Turak, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Southwest Airlines airplanes are serviced at their gates at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 18, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
The event, held at the Crimson Tide's pregame fan fest area, located outside the northwest gates of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, featured The Germ Booth.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Such passengers' boarding passes will trigger an audible sound and display a message to gate agents.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024
Qatar Airways, which is undertaking a major strategic overhaul under its new leadership, added that the service will be free of charge and will be operative from gate to gate.
—Dan Murphy,natasha Turak, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Residential burglary: Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., someone entered a residence in the 19000 block of Scotland Drive through an unlocked rear sliding glass door and stole tools for a loss valued at approximately $868.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Though protected from the elements by a windshield and roof, the two doors lacked windows.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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In multi-unit housing, secondhand smoke seeps through light fixtures, wall electric outlets and doorways, posing a unique challenge for those trying to manage asthma.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The carousel continues with a photo of Holker holding Zaia in her arms while standing in a doorway.Raven Brunner, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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People who are at risk of endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart valves and chambers).Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
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August's falling rates might have provided a relief valve for people who were waiting to move.Erin Alberty, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms Amenities: Washer/dryer, Marshall sound system, fenced backyard with dining area and sun loungers, free parking.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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There is fencing around the perimeter of the building and a much stronger law enforcement presence once election night hits.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
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Prospect Park, with Grand Army Plaza and the stately Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at its northern entrance, covers 526 acres from the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Prospect Heights to Windsor Terrace and Flatbush.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Above the hall entrance is a hutch made of reclaimed wood that hides the projector.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gate. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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