cordon
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The force urged people to stay away from the beach, with a cordon in place while police and the bomb squad check the area.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The force added an extensive cordon remained in place with officers expected to remain in the area over the coming days "while vital work at the scene is carried out".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 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
He read again: Immediately a cordon of five thousand police, augmented by more than three thousand volunteers, was thrown about the Black Belt.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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