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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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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

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

Tisch said vehicular and pedestrian traffic inside the security perimeter will be closed starting at 4 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Gen. Donovan also led a perimeter security assessment of the naval base and discussed force protection, safety of service members and their families, and operational readiness with base officials."

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Helen asks, watching me circle the perimeter of the retiring room again.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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