cordon
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There had been unrest at the location during an initial protest in late May against preparatory onsite work during installation of barbed wire to cordon off the area.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Demolition work on the damaged building is still continuing and a cordon remains in place due to safety fears over the work.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
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
In the winner’s circle, the police cordon gave way and the reporters and fans pressed in again, wedging Seabiscuit and his handlers into the corner.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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