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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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But closer to the high-security perimeter, a crowd of worshippers despaired as police officers blocked their route.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Ms. Sherrill decided on a very New Jersey solution: Call in state police to set up a security perimeter around Delaney Hall so ICE could do its job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Grosvenor Place, a major dual carriageway linking Hyde Park Corner with Victoria along the perimeter of Buckingham Palace, remained closed at 19:00 BST on Saturday.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The evacuation perimeter stretches from Ball Road to the north, Trask Avenue to the south, Valley View Street to the west and Dale Avenue to the east.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“We have folks who keep a watch at the perimeter around the clock,” Max continues.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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