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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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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

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

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

That includes the southern perimeter near Los Burros Road where it is threatening homes and structures.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Seven aircraft from Germany, Norway, Belgium and Sweden were carrying out water drops in and around the burned perimeter where ground temperatures remained "extremely high".

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

It takes up the entirety of the tent save for a raised path along the perimeter, a winding loop that begins at the tent entrance and circles around.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

The number of potentially displaced people would change markedly if the size of the actual security perimeters is smaller or bigger.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 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

Tall battle standards of cloth-of-gold flapped atop lofty poles along the perimeters of the camp.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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