cordon
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The kid’s joy is as stratospheric as the plane; he adores everything but the airline’s chicken cordon bleu.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
A large cordon was put in place around the beach at Black Rock, which will remain until at least Wednesday evening, police said.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
A police cordon was reduced on Sunday night and almost all residents were allowed to return home.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Police said the cordon had been reduced and "almost all" residents could go home but those still affected were being helped by Bristol City Council.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Another group of constables armed with rifles formed a cordon around the crowd.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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