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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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The outer perimeter parking lots seemed orderly when a Wall Street Journal reporter recently visited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The UWA said a secure rhino sanctuary outfitted with perimeter fencing, access roads, firebreaks, ranger facilities, water systems and monitoring technology was in place to ensure the animals are effectively protected and managed.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Wilcox Avenue fell within a mile-square security perimeter established around the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars were being held.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

In yet another missed opportunity, crews apparently did not walk the entire perimeter of the burn scar after a caller reported smoke in the area on Jan. 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Koffi shuddered, her gaze sweeping the grounds’ perimeter.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray