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cordon

[kawr-dn] / ˈkɔr dn /






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A large cordon is in place and a forensics officer, fire investigation dogs and several plainclothes officers were working at the scene.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Traffic officers cordon off the sidewalk with yellow tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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 police cordon has since been lifted and flowers and a toy animal were left near the Peabody Estate building on Sunday morning.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

After we filed in, a group of police officers formed a tight cordon between us and the spectators.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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