perimeter
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Firefighters will remain in the area for the next several days as they mop up hot spots and secure the fire’s perimeter, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Pori, through his real-estate firm Kingsbarn Realty Capital, wants to build something similar to what Hazel Green Ranch’s former owner had proposed: a 150-room lodge and cabins scattered around the meadow’s perimeter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
After searches by the MDP and Cambridgeshire Constabulary, a small breach of a perimeter fence was identified a few hours later.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Lakers have stocked their team with versatile perimeter defenders to help complement their offensive-minded backcourt of Doncic and Reaves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
My hands shook so the stick clattered a bit against the rock perimeter of the fire.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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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
Some have been turning away from processed foods, shifting to fresher fare on store perimeters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
He pulled back from that threat on 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
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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