cordon
noun
a line of police, sentinels, military posts, warships, etc., enclosing or guarding an area.
had cordoned
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past perfectof cordon.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Footage from bystanders showed police had cordoned off the scene and were directing beachgoers and drivers away from the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
In a northwestern Moscow suburb, a forensic truck was parked outside an apartment block and investigators had cordoned off access, AFP reporters saw.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
A Dorset Council spokesman said West Bay coastguard had cordoned off the beach, adding: "Our rangers will check the area, make sure there are signs warning people of the dangers and checking the coast path."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2023
Police in Karlsruhe had cordoned off the area in the central part of the city because the danger level was unclear, the police said on Twitter.
From Reuters ● Mar. 10, 2023
Within minutes of receiving word that the Moore brothers were back in the house, police had cordoned off the entire block.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
