perimeter

Example Sentences

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The outer perimeter parking lots seemed orderly when a Wall Street Journal reporter recently visited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The UWA said a secure rhino sanctuary outfitted with perimeter fencing, access roads, firebreaks, ranger facilities, water systems and monitoring technology was in place to ensure the animals are effectively protected and managed.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Authorities are setting up a one-mile security perimeter around the Dolby Theatre for the celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

In yet another missed opportunity, crews apparently did not walk the entire perimeter of the burn scar after a caller reported smoke in the area on Jan. 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

They swerve and cross the length of the field, tour its perimeter, and then swing back around.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen