perimeter

Example Sentences

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“Her ability to switch out on guards and play on the perimeter and help us out is really, really big. And obviously offensively, she’s such a big offensive player.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Stellantis tries to take the edge off for workers hoofing it from outer perimeter lots, shuttling them in from some locations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters carried out rescue and extinguishing operations. A security perimeter was set up," the police statement said.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The Bruins dominated inside and on the perimeter, outrebounding USC 37-26 and shooting a combined 53% from three-point range.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

The president felt as if “he was himself again” when he saw people swimming and walking at the beach, boats sailing on the ocean, and the soldiers pacing the perimeter of the cottage lawn.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow