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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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Seven aircraft from Germany, Norway, Belgium and Sweden were carrying out water drops in and around the burned perimeter where ground temperatures remained "extremely high".

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Matches at affected grounds can continue as long as clubs assess "the safety of their pitch perimeter barriers on an ongoing basis" and plan to make changes "within a reasonable timeframe".

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Sheriff’s deputies returned to the Guthrie house the next day—Wednesday, Feb. 4—and unspooled a perimeter of police tape around the house.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Officers established a perimeter and began searching for the suspect, who was described as a man in a reflective vest.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

On the second level just above the park, the entire perimeter is lined with eight lanes separated by white stripes just like a running track.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

But the president pulled back from that threat Saturday, saying the "perimeters" of a deal were there.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

He appeared to suggest progress towards an agreement had been made, saying that the "perimeters of a deal has been agreed to".

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Police may close roads, establish perimeters, kettle crowds, redirect traffic, block movement, and call those acts public order.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

“What is LAPD’s role inside the perimeters of the venues?”

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

The latrines that ringed the encampment were overflowing and swarming with flies, and she saw faint greenish fuzz on many of the sharpened stakes that protected the perimeters.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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