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perimeter

[puh-rim-i-ter] / pəˈrɪm ɪ tər /


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The banks that lend to private credit funds are within the perimeter, and their exposure has grown by an order of magnitude over the past 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“Her ability to switch out on guards and play on the perimeter and help us out is really, really big. And obviously offensively, she’s such a big offensive player.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The outer perimeter parking lots seemed orderly when a Wall Street Journal reporter recently visited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The UWA said a secure rhino sanctuary outfitted with perimeter fencing, access roads, firebreaks, ranger facilities, water systems and monitoring technology was in place to ensure the animals are effectively protected and managed.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Ketchup-wigged french fries would march across our plates, engaging in brief affairs or heated disputes over carrot coins while burly chicken legs guarded the perimeter, ready to jump in should things get out of hand.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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