perimeter
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"The fire has been contained within its perimeter and brought under control, with no danger of flames spreading," the head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, told reporters.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
So as part of National Lottery grant funding the team has secured solar-panelled collars for the cows to create a "no-fence grazing" perimeter to stop the cattle from leaving the land.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“No trespassing” signs plaster trees on the perimeter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Drawn toward that edge, the isopods begin walking along its perimeter.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
A factory stood on a hill to one side, the field below filled with flimsy buildings arranged in a square, fencing and razor wire strung around the perimeter.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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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
Urara’s reputation — bolstered by her signature pink racing accessories and fan merchandise — breached the perimeters of the Kochi racetrack and made her a global phenomenon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
Tall battle standards of cloth-of-gold flapped atop lofty poles along the perimeters of the camp.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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