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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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
Investigators with Cal Fire had cordoned off a large area of Eaton Canyon to investigate the start of the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2025
The military said security forces had cordoned off the area.
From Reuters ● Aug. 31, 2023
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
A few yards away, at the end of the road, several Sons of the Six had cordoned off the area and stood lined up to keep anyone from advancing.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
