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 • Mar. 20, 2026

Army Rangers or other combat troops would be needed to secure perimeters, former military officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The Los Angeles Unified School District established a donation fund for affected families and created security perimeters around schools last summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Los Angeles school police will create safety perimeters around campuses and graduation venues to deter federal immigration agents, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2025

“We would go around to these villages and set up perimeters of defense,” Horan explained.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge