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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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They said they installed 26 misting stations around the perimeter of the building.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Satellite images show that - over time - what appears to be a large perimeter fence has been built around the site, following the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June 2025.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The prefect of Gironde, the French region worst hit by the fires, said Friday morning that while the massive fire was "contained within its perimeter" there remained "persistent active sectors".

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

During the second inspection, inspectors found decaying organic waste, wastewater, food residue, unsanitary conditions that allowed the breeding of flies, as well as live and dead flies along the northern perimeter of the warehouse.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

The president felt as if “he was himself again” when he saw people swimming and walking at the beach, boats sailing on the ocean, and the soldiers pacing the perimeter of the cottage lawn.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

But the president pulled back from that threat Saturday, saying the "perimeters" of a deal were there.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Preparations included layered security perimeters, traffic management plans, and a highly visible police presence throughout the Hollywood area.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

Army Rangers or other combat troops would be needed to secure perimeters, former military officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 15, 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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