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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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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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