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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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Dozens of locals, some equipped with binoculars and long-lensed cameras, gathered near the air base's perimeter fence to watch the highly anticipated arrival of the jets.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

We park on the perimeter of a field, in the shade of a row of lindens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Walker Kessler, the Lakers’ big offseason acquisition, is out to prove he can be an elite rim protector and help unlock a more aggressive perimeter defense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The plane hit two vehicles, including a white van carrying seven people within the airport perimeter, and a Toyota with three passengers.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Slowly, they guided Diko around the perimeter of the stage.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Bill Scott, chief of Metro’s in-house police force, said security perimeters have not yet been set for SoFi and other 2028 venues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Flights resume on April 16, particularly on the eastern and southern perimeters of the island.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026

"However, officers were required to enforce... life-saving guidelines when crowds later exceeded authorised capacity and seemingly attempted to breach security perimeters into the Old City," they said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026

For one thing, every day, the perimeters of her former estate seemed to double, as did the contents of her almari and coffer boxes.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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