perimeter
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AwareCA pulls evacuation updates and fire perimeter maps from official sources in near-real time and allows local fire and police departments to post updates directly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
It said security camera footage confirmed Morley had breached the prison's perimeter fence and escaped in his prison uniform.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Outside the perimeter fence, daily life bears little resemblance to the military activity unfolding inside.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Within a year, the museum said it will also have video surveillance of its entire perimeter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Uncle Al stands at the perimeter of the cookhouse, snapping his fingers in the air.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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
Some have been turning away from processed foods, shifting to fresher fare on store perimeters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
He pulled back from that threat on 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
His fingers made a soft grating noise with each invisible circle drawn around the perimeters of the boy’s head.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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