cordon

Example Sentences

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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

People standing watching at the police cordon spoke of their shock.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

A spokesperson said the cordon at Little Eden Holiday Park remained in place.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

There he would sit, and the search would pass him by, and the cordon waver on, ululating along the island, and he would be free.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding