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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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San Antonio had built its mammoth lead with Wembanyama pummeling the Knicks inside and freeing up his teammates for wide-open looks from the perimeter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The New York Police Department and Secret Service also set up a multi-block security perimeter around the arena and canceled a watch party outside.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Only people with tickets to the game, Penn Station travelers, people who work nearby or those with valid reasons to be in the area will be allowed to enter the perimeter, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Pasadena police will be handling the perimeter and directing pedestrians and traffic away from the training area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Marlena dances around the ring’s perimeter one more time and comes to a stop beside the smaller ball.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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