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as in perimeter
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
a rug with a fancily embroidered border
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as in frontier
a region along the dividing line between two countries
people who live on an international border get used to carrying a passport
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as in to margin
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of border
Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The position comes as prominent Republicans have been colliding on how to advance Trump’s tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently offered a plan that would put off tax reform to first take action on border security and energy production.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The region is bordered by vast ranches and fields of mesquite, as well as colonias, where thousands of agricultural workers live in trailer homes.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Ford said that will include more border and police officers, as well as drones and sniffer dogs.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The position comes as prominent Republicans have been colliding on how to advance Trump’s tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) recently offered a plan that would put off tax reform to first take action on border security and energy production.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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The northeastern state of Kelantan, bordering Thailand, was the worst affected, with 63,761 people evacuated from their homes, followed by neighboring Terengganu with 22,511.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The region is bordered by vast ranches and fields of mesquite, as well as colonias, where thousands of agricultural workers live in trailer homes.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Its perimeter defense was too inconsistent all night.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles These Maryland football signees could make an instant impact in 2025 No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball improves to 9-0 with 87-52 win over Mount St. Mary’s Gillespie said perimeter defense was stressed as a key by the Maryland coaches.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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This 31-year-old Google alum raised $75 million for a frontier tech fund backed by Marc Andreessen and a cofounder of OpenAI BYEmma Hinchliffe December 12, 2024 Most Popular 1 day ago Tech Amazon founder Jeff Bezos kept his base salary modest during his 20 years as CEO.Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin Can Adapt If Necessary Quantum computers represent an exciting frontier in technology, but remain far from posing a credible threat to Bitcoin’s cryptography.Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Favorable product margin rates and lower supply chain costs were also margin drivers.Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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E-commerce is maybe tapped into as a bonus benefit in case someone lands on their site or is done through a partner with very little oversight or control, let alone margin.Brandon Amoroso, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pair was surrounded by an arch of pink and red roses next to a body of water.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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For thrill-seekers, navigate the rapids of the Pho Chhu River, an exhilarating way to take in the pristine surrounding landscape.Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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But as the boundaries between B2B and B2C have blurred, especially after the pandemic, when personal and professional browsing habits converged, those avenues might not be the only or even optimal path to getting one's message to the people who need it.Cheryl Ragland, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although your attention and focus are on home and family, the influence of Neptune in your relationship sector could blur the boundaries between you and a significant other.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bruins descended upon Eagles goalkeeper Izzy Sussman, prodding at her while the bright-yellow keeper bounded one shot off her toes.Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
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The family sold the newspaper in the heart of western Iowa, sort of within the triangle bounded by Sioux City, Des Moines and Omaha, Nebraska, to Iowa Information based in Sheldon, Iowa.Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Border.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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