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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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Moroccan police made "no serious attempt to try to reduce, disperse or move the mass of people away from the border perimeter", the report said.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

The fire service has said the perimeter of the blaze has been brought under control.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The cougar was found lying on the sidewalk under the shade of a tree, where deputies set up a perimeter to keep vehicles and people away.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

It would be hard to penetrate the heavy security perimeter around the summit and Trump, the U.S. officials assessed, especially with such a conspicuous weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Ketchup-wigged french fries would march across our plates, engaging in brief affairs or heated disputes over carrot coins while burly chicken legs guarded the perimeter, ready to jump in should things get out of hand.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Flights resume on April 16, particularly on the eastern and southern perimeters of the island.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

“What is LAPD’s role inside the perimeters of the venues?”

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

"However, officers were required to enforce... life-saving guidelines when crowds later exceeded authorised capacity and seemingly attempted to breach security perimeters into the Old City," they said.

From Barron's Mar. 20, 2026

The latrines that ringed the encampment were overflowing and swarming with flies, and she saw faint greenish fuzz on many of the sharpened stakes that protected the perimeters.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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