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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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Outside the perimeter fence, daily life bears little resemblance to the military activity unfolding inside.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Another collided with a different plane, and a third detonated near the airport perimeter, authorities say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Firefighters will remain in the area for the next several days as they mop up hot spots and secure the fire’s perimeter, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

The lack of depth at center could be a concern during the season, but they’re confident in their perimeter players to set the tone on defense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

He stops to brush around a dark spot with his finger, chiseling around its perimeter until a rock comes loose.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Peru’s Keiko Fujimori in September sent soldiers to patrol the perimeters of prisons declared under a state of emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026

Bill Scott, chief of Metro’s in-house police force, said security perimeters have not yet been set for SoFi and other 2028 venues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 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

For one thing, every day, the perimeters of her former estate seemed to double, as did the contents of her almari and coffer boxes.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri


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