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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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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

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

Officers established a perimeter and began searching for the suspect, who was described as a man in a reflective vest.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Authorities said on Wednesday that better overnight weather conditions had helped crews reduce the intensity of the fires and stabilise their perimeter.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

A factory stood on a hill to one side, the field below filled with flimsy buildings arranged in a square, fencing and razor wire strung around the perimeter.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

Some have been turning away from processed foods, shifting to fresher fare on store perimeters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

But the president pulled back from that threat Saturday, saying the "perimeters" of a deal were there.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Preparations included layered security perimeters, traffic management plans, and a highly visible police presence throughout the Hollywood area.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

They crawled on their stalk legs around the curved perimeters of the glass as if the world had shrunk to that jar.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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