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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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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

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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