perimeter

Example Sentences

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"However, officers were required to enforce... life-saving guidelines when crowds later exceeded authorised capacity and seemingly attempted to breach security perimeters into the Old City," they said.

From Barron's

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

The UWA said a secure rhino sanctuary outfitted with perimeter fencing, access roads, firebreaks, ranger facilities, water systems and monitoring technology was in place to ensure the animals are effectively protected and managed.

From BBC

Police Department said in a statement before the event that its preparations included “layered security perimeters” and “traffic management plans ... throughout the Hollywood area.”

From Los Angeles Times

I look up to the narrow windows lining the perimeter of the room.

From Literature