perimeter
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Evacuation warnings are in place in residential areas of Oceanside along the base’s southern perimeter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
This perimeter is in the middle of one of the busiest parts of Manhattan and includes the major train hub Penn Station.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
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
McCool recommended fans show up at least two hours before the game to allow enough time to move through the security perimeter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
I took out a sheet of the stationery—it was fancy white paper with one dark purple line going around the perimeter.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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