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

The requirements would be most rigorous in a “high-impact” zone within six miles of a fire perimeter, with potentially lesser requirements for residences as they get further away.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

Helen asks, watching me circle the perimeter of the retiring room again.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse