perimeter
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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
That’s invaluable when you’re going with Doncic and Austin Reaves on the perimeter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
As the dogs loped off to explore the perimeter of the yard, I ate my toast in the dark, feeling alone in the best possible way.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
But the president pulled back from that threat Saturday, saying the "perimeters" of a deal were there.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
He appeared to suggest progress towards an agreement had been made, saying that the "perimeters of a deal has been agreed to".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 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
His fingers made a soft grating noise with each invisible circle drawn around the perimeters of the boy’s head.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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