perimeter
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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
The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review was launched following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 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
Authorities said on Wednesday that better overnight weather conditions had helped crews reduce the intensity of the fires and stabilise their perimeter.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Matthias and Constance stood on top of the high perimeter walls, watching the road.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Bill Scott, chief of Metro’s in-house police force, said security perimeters have not yet been set for SoFi and other 2028 venues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 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
Preparations included layered security perimeters, traffic management plans, and a highly visible police presence throughout the Hollywood area.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
The brilliant white stakes that marked the perimeters of buildings imparted to the land the look of a Civil War burial ground.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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