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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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Firefighters will remain in the area for the next several days as they mop up hot spots and secure the fire’s perimeter, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust said flooding and damage to the colony's perimeter fence contributed to difficult conditions for the birds.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The lack of depth at center could be a concern during the season, but they’re confident in their perimeter players to set the tone on defense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

At RAF Molesworth, police said the men entered after cutting a hole in the perimeter fence, another example of how difficult it is to protect military bases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

She was the last to fall asleep, walking the perimeter of the camp and double-checking the wire alarms.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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

But the president pulled back from that threat Saturday, saying the "perimeters" of a deal were there.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

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

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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