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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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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

The pair, aged 36 and 32 and who live in the UK, were subsequently arrested inside the perimeter a few hours after searches found a small breach of the fence at the site.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Dozens of locals, some equipped with binoculars and long-lensed cameras, gathered near the air base's perimeter fence to watch the highly anticipated arrival of the jets.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

With that in mind, Grimes was asked if the Lakers are being viewed as an underrated defensive team on the perimeter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 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

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

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

“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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