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hems (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hem (in)

as in houses

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers a village hemmed in on all sides by mountains

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The pyramid that houses the Tyrell Corporation is just one example.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Heinz’s London office houses a working chef’s kitchen where recipes are tested every week, and retail partners are brought in to taste products.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Plus, the modular set includes one roomy sofa, one armchair, a large and small ottoman, and an acacia coffee table that can be configured in several layouts to suit your needs.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
The Judge card Towns purchased includes two Gold Logoman patches worn by the Yankees outfielder during each of the last two seasons to mark his consecutive MVP campaigns in 2024 and 2025.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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