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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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The jet then tore through a perimeter fence, bashing an SUV traveling on a public road and hitting a second fence line separating an area where robotaxis were parked, she said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Some days in middle school, during gym class, my daughter went outside and walked the perimeter of the school.

From Slate Sep. 5, 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

Matches at affected grounds can continue as long as clubs assess "the safety of their pitch perimeter barriers on an ongoing basis" and plan to make changes "within a reasonable timeframe".

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

She grabbed me by my elbow and led me through the kitchen and around the perimeter of the hill, back over towards our camp.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

The report concluded that 2,191 homeless people would be displaced if the security perimeters measured a half-mile around venues.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Some have been turning away from processed foods, shifting to fresher fare on store perimeters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

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

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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