perimeter

Example Sentences

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A perimeter was established and several nearby residences were evacuated as the area was secured.

From Los Angeles Times

Footage of the raid shows three people coming out of it with their hands up, while heavily armed police officers in tactical gear surrounded the perimeter.

From BBC

Police set up a perimeter around part of the campus by 11 p.m.

From The Wall Street Journal

When they did make it across half court, the Huskies swarmed the perimeter, leaving USC without many open shots.

From Los Angeles Times

Losses like that exposed the Lakers’ lack of speed on the perimeter, but the team also has shown flashes of excellence against the best guards.

From Los Angeles Times