perimeter

Example Sentences

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Gardner previously said that more than 100 firefighters used hoses to put a “wet line” around the Balcom fire perimeter, while bulldozers cut away vegetation in its path and aircraft caked the ground with retardant.

From Los Angeles Times

The entire perimeter is bordered by a thick band of trees, obscuring any possible view.

From Literature

USC knocked down nine of its next 11 shots, while Iowa didn’t hit another shot from the perimeter until the fourth quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

They disappeared from the Ranch about three years ago, after leaving for an afternoon hike around the perimeter.

From Literature

Coal pulled his hood over his head and slowly walked the entire perimeter, keeping on the opposite side of the street at all times.

From Literature