perimeter
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Later, on Idol, the band walked the perimeter of the venue, stopping to pose for photos and wave to the faithful, as dancers waved giant flags.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 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
There must be "adequate regulation also beyond the banking perimeter", to ensure they can absorb the risks they take, Maechler said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
The other half of the Abbey overlooked undulating sweeps of meadowland, its ancient gate facing the long dusty road on the western perimeter.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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It would require combat troops to secure perimeters, engineers with excavating equipment to search through debris and check for mines and booby traps, and special-operations forces with expertise in handling nuclear material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 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
Preparations included layered security perimeters, traffic management plans, and a highly visible police presence throughout the Hollywood area.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 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
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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