perimeter
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"We installed a boom around the perimeter of the wreck, and the MCA came out and were happy with all the measures in place for the environmental protection practices," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Two fixed-wing airplanes arrived on scene rapidly and dropped flame retardant around the perimeter of the blaze, while three helicopters dropped water from above, according to Ventura County Fire spokesperson Andrew Dowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
“No trespassing” signs plaster trees on the perimeter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Drawn toward that edge, the isopods begin walking along its perimeter.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
I trace the perimeter of a tile with the toe of my boot.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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It would require combat troops to secure perimeters, engineers with excavating equipment to search through debris and check for mines and booby traps, and special-operations forces with expertise in handling nuclear material.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 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
Urara’s reputation — bolstered by her signature pink racing accessories and fan merchandise — breached the perimeters of the Kochi racetrack and made her a global phenomenon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
Los Angeles school police will create safety perimeters around campuses and graduation venues to deter federal immigration agents, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2025
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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