perimeter
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The stage itself was five feet tall, with a six-foot-high wire fence around the perimeter as an extra precautionary measure.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
As officers entered the building, “the suspect fled out the back of the library, where Chico police officers had already set a perimeter and were able to take him into custody shortly thereafter,” Aldridge said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Workers were seen dumping hydrogen peroxide along the pool’s perimeter, which did clear up the water along the perimeter.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026
"Gen. Donovan also led a perimeter security assessment of the naval base and discussed force protection, safety of service members and their families, and operational readiness with base officials," US Southern Command added.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The president felt as if “he was himself again” when he saw people swimming and walking at the beach, boats sailing on the ocean, and the soldiers pacing the perimeter of the cottage lawn.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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