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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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It said security camera footage confirmed Morley had breached the prison's perimeter fence and escaped in his prison uniform.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Outside the perimeter fence, daily life bears little resemblance to the military activity unfolding inside.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Another collided with a different plane, and a third detonated near the airport perimeter, authorities say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

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

Drab, silent men hang all around the perimeter with hungry eyes.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Lieu expressed concern that security perimeters would be so large during the Games that drop-off points would be even more distant, necessitating walks of up to half an hour, discouraging fans from taking buses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

He pulled back from that threat on 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

“We would go around to these villages and set up perimeters of defense,” Horan explained.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge


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