cordon
Example Sentences
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Security is expected to again be heightened for the hearing, with a security cordon of steel imposed around the downtown courthouse for his first appearance in January.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Tributes were placed near the scene on Sunday, including flowers and a toy animal, after the cordon was lifted.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Peach said residents would continue to see an increased police presence and a cordon was in place while investigations continued.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Security was tight outside the court on Thursday, with dozens of police buses forming a cordon to restrict public access.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Policemen have thrown a cordon around the compound to prevent new arrivals from entering.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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