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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

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

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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