perimeter
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For all the romance of walking Manhattan’s perimeter, most of it traces highways, with views of the Bronx and Queens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The deceased person was a trespasser who breached security, scaled a perimeter fence, and ran onto the runway.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The unnamed individual had after leapt over a perimeter fence two minutes before the impact, said the carrier.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
"DEN can confirm that the pedestrian jumped the perimeter fence and was hit just two minutes later while crossing the runway," the statement said.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Although the stampede continues unabated, at least I know Marlena won’t be trampled before I can navigate the perimeter of the tent.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing perimeter
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