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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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Unlike a football stadium, the MCG has a huge, oval-shaped field, which means there will be more perimeter space around the playing surface.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The jet then tore through a perimeter fence, bashing an SUV traveling on a public road and hitting a second fence line separating an area where robotaxis were parked, she said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Some days in middle school, during gym class, my daughter went outside and walked the perimeter of the school.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Matches at affected grounds can continue as long as clubs assess "the safety of their pitch perimeter barriers on an ongoing basis" and plan to make changes "within a reasonable timeframe".

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

They fenced them off, boarded them up, and some even hired security firms to walk around the perimeter and make sure no one was looking to survive on corporate-sponsored vacancy.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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

His fingers made a soft grating noise with each invisible circle drawn around the perimeters of the boy’s head.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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