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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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

From Slate Sep. 5, 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 would be hard to penetrate the heavy security perimeter around the summit and Trump, the U.S. officials assessed, especially with such a conspicuous weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review was launched following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.

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

But the president pulled back from that threat 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

Setting those perimeters impressed producers while also shaping her personal and creative evolution.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

“We would go around to these villages and set up perimeters of defense,” Horan explained.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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