perimeter
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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
In the absence of news from authorities, Riches livestreamed for nine hours while roaming the perimeter of the Guthrie house.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 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
Uncle Al stands at the perimeter of the cookhouse, snapping his fingers in the air.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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Lieu expressed concern that security perimeters would be so large during the Games that drop-off points would be even more distant, necessitating walks of up to half an hour, discouraging fans from taking buses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
He pulled back from that threat on 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
The brilliant white stakes that marked the perimeters of buildings imparted to the land the look of a Civil War burial ground.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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