perimeter
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The New York Police Department and Secret Service also set up a multi-block security perimeter around the arena and canceled a watch party outside.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The New York Police Department and the Secret Service will set up a wide security perimeter around Madison Square Garden extending from 30th Street to 35th Street and 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Pasadena police will be handling the perimeter and directing pedestrians and traffic away from the training area.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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
They swerve and cross the length of the field, tour its perimeter, and then swing back around.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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