cordon

Example Sentences

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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

Members of the public were seen shouting at him and the police extended their cordon to move them further back.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

He said investigations to establish the full circumstances surrounding the deaths continued and a cordon remained in place at the site.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

In the winner’s circle, the police cordon gave way and the reporters and fans pressed in again, wedging Seabiscuit and his handlers into the corner.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand