cordon
Example Sentences
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A cordon will remain around the scene of a major fire at a historic mill in Staffordshire over the coming days while the site is made safe.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Security is expected to again be heightened for the hearing, with a security cordon of steel imposed around the downtown courthouse for his first appearance in January.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
A guarded police cordon was set up on Great Peter Street, just off Horseferry Road, following the incident, and forensics officers also attended the scene.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Tributes were placed near the scene on Sunday, including flowers and a toy animal, after the cordon was lifted.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
That way they might hope to keep the cordon unbroken right across the island.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
