The old map labeled the Syrian city as Hems, a dated form that 19th-century travelers often used.

The boutique displayed a small sign that read 'Hems' to mark the section with sample finishes.

The tall fence hems in the garden, keeping the rabbits out.

She hems the curtains before the guests arrive.

The tailor reinforced the hems of the curtains to prevent fraying.

The ancient city was hem in by towering walls that left little room for expansion.

The linguist noted that the prefix hem- appears in medical terms related to blood.

The tall hedges, hemming in the garden path, made the small yard feel oddly secretive.

After the city expanded, the old farmhouse felt hemmed in by new apartment buildings.

Hemming accepted the lifetime achievement award and thanked everyone who believed in their work.