as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
soldiers guarding the perimeter of the camp
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Recent Examples of perimeter
In the shot, a strip of blue LED lights can be seen glowing around the entire perimeter of the ceiling.
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Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The black line on the map above indicates the approximate fire perimeter.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
The project involves the demolition of an existing warehouse on the site and the removal of one of its stone walls to create three educational buildings, as well as a perimeter entrance.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
The Secret Service later thwarted a subsequent assassination attempt at Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through a perimeter fence while Trump was golfing.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The black line on the map above indicates the approximate fire perimeter.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
The project involves the demolition of an existing warehouse on the site and the removal of one of its stone walls to create three educational buildings, as well as a perimeter entrance.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
The Secret Service later thwarted a subsequent assassination attempt at Trump’s West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through a perimeter fence while Trump was golfing.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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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 Tribune printed a map showing the circumference of locations from which Wiedersberg’s climb would be easily visible to the naked eye.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2024
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But size, the right thickness vs. circumference, density, the perfect proof time, plus the right amount of blistering and oil are equally important.Karri Peifer, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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Both the organization and awards officially debuted this past Monday, an effort to celebrate and elevate LGBTQ+ representation in kids and family media, including creators who push the boundaries of storytelling to produce positive mirroring for a new generation.Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ross’s mastery of the form extends beyond live events — he’s also hosted the Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle series for Comedy Central and pushed the boundaries of the genre with projects like Historical Roasts on Netflix.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Nordic country that joined the alliance in 2023 has already accused Moscow of stoking a migrant crisis at its border.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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In today’s interconnected world, borders blur while regulations multiply.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 14 Dec. 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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Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
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Bringing confidence early, Ball drove for consecutive buckets at the rim and nailed his third 3-pointer of the game off an assist from Karaban in transition.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prototype rides on center-lock alloy wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear), but production cars will have 959-style magnesium rims.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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There were also increasing numbers of indigents on the periphery of the community.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Many of the older properties along Orchard Road’s periphery are expected to be redeveloped in the coming years following a slew of financial incentives from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Singapore’s land planning agency.Kevin Lim, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perimeter. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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