cordon
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A large cordon was put in place around the beach at Black Rock, which will remain until at least Wednesday evening, police said.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
A police cordon was reduced on Sunday night and almost all residents were allowed to return home.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The tankers have been unable to breach a cordon of U.S. warships that have chased them all the way to the Indian Ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Plymouth City Council said the cordon was in place to "ensure the safety of local residents while specialist teams complete their assessment".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
I look up and see that the members of the Red Cross form a cordon between us and the Director, who is raging at them, his face nearly crimson.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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