perimeter
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A non-combustible perimeter using materials like gravel or hardscaping—free of plants, wooden decks and wooden outdoor furniture—to stop windblown ember ignitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 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
The two men, aged 36 and 32, were arrested inside the base perimeter, a spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
German investigators found three custom-made drones involved in the failed attack: Two in a field and one in the perimeter of the airport near Ukrainian-owned cargo planes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He scanned the fountain without showing much real interest before strolling around the perimeter.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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Thursday’s action ramps up the pressure on the institutions, which were sent a document by the financial protection agency demanding data about their loans in Eaton and Palisades fire perimeters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Flights resume on April 16, particularly on the eastern and southern perimeters of the island.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
"However, officers were required to enforce... life-saving guidelines when crowds later exceeded authorised capacity and seemingly attempted to breach security perimeters into the Old City," they said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Tall battle standards of cloth-of-gold flapped atop lofty poles along the perimeters of the camp.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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