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cordon

noun as in badge

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noun as in circle

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noun as in gyre

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noun as in ribbon

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verb as in quarantine

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Gardaí said protesters attempted to breach the police cordon by charging the line with sulkies.

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The ages of the children have not yet been confirmed and a cordon remains in place at the home.

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People have been asked to stay away from the area, where a police cordon remains in place.

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The area was cordoned off by police overnight but the cordons have since been lifted and the road has reopened.

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The street has been closed off throughout the day, but the cordon has now been lifted, police said.

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