cordon
Example Sentences
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"Sadly, incidents of disturbance still occurred despite the presence of volunteers, police and statutory body staff as a small minority of people wilfully ignored cordons and direct advice on watching respectfully," a spokesperson said.
From BBC
A cordon remains in place around the area as investigators continue their inquiries.
From BBC
Thousands of people are spending another night away from their homes as cordons remain in place in Exmouth and Plymouth - where separate unexploded World War Two bombs were discovered on Wednesday.
From BBC
Crowds have gathered on Moor Street South and on Lower Villiers Street, where the police cordon on to Upper Villiers Street starts in both places.
From BBC
A cordon was put in place around the part-demolished building and an excavator machine, sitting on top of a pile of rubble.
From BBC
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