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By the time twilight had faded and the stars had appeared, his makeshift shelter was as well fortified as he could make it; whether it was wolf-proof remained to be tested.
A Canticle for Leibowitz Miller, Walter M. 1959
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The championship for keen strategy in self-preservation belongs to the musk-oxen for their wolf-proof circle of heads and horns.
The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals A Book of Personal Observations William Temple Hornaday 1895
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It was not at all wolf-proof, but it would prevent a rush attack, and those bold enough to try to venture through could be easily seen and shot.
Winter Adventures of Three Boys Egerton R. Young 1874
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There have already been calls for building wolf-proof bus stop shelters in order to protect children from possible attacks.
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