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View definitions for cordon

cordon

noun as in badge

noun as in ribbon

verb as in quarantine

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Police added the large cordon encompassing several nearby streets remained in place after the blaze was extinguished due to ongoing safety concerns, but this would be continually reviewed and adapted by experts.

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A cordon covering Frogmore Street, Regent Street, Princes Street and Baker Street is expected to remain in place for some time.

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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said because of the risk posed by the fireworks a cordon was put in place but removed once the fire burned out.

From BBC

BBC CWR reporter Adele Wilkinson, who was at the scene, said the street looked fairly normal apart from the police cordon which had closed the road.

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Officers set up a cordon covering a large area of the street in the aftermath.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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