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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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Seven aircraft from Germany, Norway, Belgium and Sweden were carrying out water drops in and around the burned perimeter where ground temperatures remained "extremely high".

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Matches at affected grounds can continue as long as clubs assess "the safety of their pitch perimeter barriers on an ongoing basis" and plan to make changes "within a reasonable timeframe".

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

In the absence of news from authorities, Riches livestreamed for nine hours while roaming the perimeter of the Guthrie house.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Authorities said on Wednesday that better overnight weather conditions had helped crews reduce the intensity of the fires and stabilise their perimeter.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

As the dogs loped off to explore the perimeter of the yard, I ate my toast in the dark, feeling alone in the best possible way.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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

Flights resume on April 16, particularly on the eastern and southern perimeters of the island.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

"However, officers were required to enforce... life-saving guidelines when crowds later exceeded authorised capacity and seemingly attempted to breach security perimeters into the Old City," they said.

From Barron's Mar. 20, 2026

They crawled on their stalk legs around the curved perimeters of the glass as if the world had shrunk to that jar.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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