How to Use perimeter in a Sentence

perimeter

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  • He scored from the perimeter.
  • The bricks rained down from the perimeter in the second half.
    — Wilson Moore, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Buell added two perimeter strikes en route to three goals.
    — Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Dispose of the wasp nest in a sealed garbage bag and keep it away from your home’s perimeter.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
  • The new scar was inside the defensive walls—and right on the town’s perimeter.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024
  • David DeJulius was fouled on the perimeter as the half expired and canned all of his free throws to give the Bearcats the 17-point edge.
    — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Police set up a perimeter around the home, and two men came out but Imlach did not, the charges said.
    — Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 17 May 2023
  • Olmsted Falls shot just 31% from the field in the first half but stayed in the game thanks to its perimeter shooting.
    — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2023
  • There should be some good battles on the perimeter as the Pro Bowl talents lock up.
    — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2022
  • As the tempo rose, a perimeter of cellphone screens formed around them.
    — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • That was the first breach of the restricted perimeter, the FBI said in the criminal complaints.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Officers set a perimeter and a K9 arrived on scene to track the man.
    — Zach Mentz, cleveland, 21 July 2023
  • But this time, look down and make sure there is a clear perimeter around the base of the building and up six inches from the siding.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
  • The Beavers struggled from the perimeter, hitting only 2 of 13 from three-point range.
    — oregonlive, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Xavier will need to be diligent in defending Eastmond and the rest of the Lions on the perimeter.
    — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Even if her shots aren’t falling, Mabrey’s role as a perimeter shooter is key to the offense.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • More officers arrived on the scene and set up a perimeter.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Authorities set a perimeter and called in the bomb squad.
    — Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2024
  • Sparks flew again when Biggs asked Cheatle about the event perimeter.
    — Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
  • Hot, dry weather may cause fuels within the fire perimeter to smoke and burn.
    — Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 7 July 2024
  • The 6-5 guard appears to be growing into the go-to perimeter scorer the Bulldogs need.
    — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Paint, plants, and a few accessories can go a long way in sprucing up your home's perimeter.
    — Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
  • Skinner can score from off the dribble, along with flexing a strong perimeter game.
    — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Within five minutes, police set up a perimeter around the area.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The first half played out in five acts: — Duquesne’s swarming perimeter defense held the Cougars without a point for five minutes.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Etienne hit the perimeter, made the lone cornerback miss and booked it 25 yards for a first down, putting the Jaguars at the 16-yard line for a game-winning field goal.
    — Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2023
  • Owing to the protests over the police shooting, armored guards stood around the building’s perimeter.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023
  • But here, a group of students prayed as their peers created a perimeter around them.
    — TIME, 9 May 2024
  • And Gabe Vincent, the team’s big signing in free agency, never was healthy and didn’t factor in the regular season, leaving the Lakers without two of their best perimeter defenders in him and Vanderbilt.
    — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The individual, whom authorities have since identified as Vem Miller, a 49-year-old resident of Las Vegas, claimed to be a member of the press to pass through the event's outer security perimeter.
    — Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024

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