cordon

Example Sentences

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Traffic officers cordon off the sidewalk with yellow tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

A cordon will remain around the scene of a major fire at a historic mill in Staffordshire over the coming days while the site is made safe.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Security is expected to again be heightened for the hearing, with a security cordon of steel imposed around the downtown courthouse for his first appearance in January.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

A guarded police cordon was set up on Great Peter Street, just off Horseferry Road, following the incident, and forensics officers also attended the scene.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The mass returns quickly, filling in the spaces on each side of the narrow cordon of police.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee