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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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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

German investigators found three custom-made drones involved in the failed attack: Two in a field and one in the perimeter of the airport near Ukrainian-owned cargo planes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The secure facility is largely hidden from public view, with Marines guarding the perimeter and airspace above restricted.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Dozens of locals, some equipped with binoculars and long-lensed cameras, gathered near the air base's perimeter fence to watch the highly anticipated arrival of the jets.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Afterward, seeking the company of animals, I enter the menagerie and tour the perimeter.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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

“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

Tall battle standards of cloth-of-gold flapped atop lofty poles along the perimeters of the camp.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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