cordoned off

Example Sentences

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The incident took place at 16:00 BST at the bottom of Constitution Hill, the length of which was cordoned off by police for hours.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Police cordoned off access to the White House and National Guard troops blocked an AFP reporter from entering the area in downtown Washington.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

There was a heavy police presence at the scene, where a pickup truck and semi-truck were cordoned off by police tape.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The brown house in the southwestern Los Angeles suburb was cordoned off, glowing red and blue under flashing police lights.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

The broadcast cut to images of West Oakland High, the front steps cordoned off with police tape.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro