perimeter

Example Sentences

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The outer perimeter parking lots seemed orderly when a Wall Street Journal reporter recently visited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Wilcox Avenue fell within a mile-square security perimeter established around the Dolby Theatre, where the Oscars were being held.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

In yet another missed opportunity, crews apparently did not walk the entire perimeter of the burn scar after a caller reported smoke in the area on Jan. 3.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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," a police statement said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Dad’s even lined the perimeter with additional surveillance cameras.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman