perimeter
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Outside the perimeter fence, daily life bears little resemblance to the military activity unfolding inside.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
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
Within a year, the museum said it will also have video surveillance of its entire perimeter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The lack of depth at center could be a concern during the season, but they’re confident in their perimeter players to set the tone on defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Outside the arena perimeter, Wielaf sighed and said nothing.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Nearly 6,000 homeless people could be forced to move when security officials impose expansive security perimeters in advance of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, researchers estimated in a new study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
But the president pulled back from that threat 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
Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
“We would go around to these villages and set up perimeters of defense,” Horan explained.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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