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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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The jet then tore through a perimeter fence, bashing an SUV traveling on a public road and hitting a second fence line separating an area where robotaxis were parked, she said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Some days in middle school, during gym class, my daughter went outside and walked the perimeter of the school.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Aegis, one of the company’s four-legged bots, is being tested for security and perimeter control purposes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

It would be hard to penetrate the heavy security perimeter around the summit and Trump, the U.S. officials assessed, especially with such a conspicuous weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

I looked over at Sookie, who was standing on the perimeter with his arms crossed, seeming pleased with himself.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

The number of potentially displaced people would change markedly if the size of the actual security perimeters is smaller or bigger.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

But the president pulled back from that threat Saturday, saying the "perimeters" of a deal were there.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

He appeared to suggest progress towards an agreement had been made, saying that the "perimeters of a deal has been agreed to".

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

The latrines that ringed the encampment were overflowing and swarming with flies, and she saw faint greenish fuzz on many of the sharpened stakes that protected the perimeters.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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