How to Use the perimeter in a Sentence

the perimeter

noun
  • There were trainees at the guard posts around the perimeter of the base.
    — TIME, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The ball rolled around the perimeter of the outfield fence.
    — Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Joel sews down the artist’s wigs across the perimeter of her head.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Dark red for the lanes, dark blue for the sideline and dark green for the perimeter.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
  • UConn shot light's out from the perimeter in a win over Iowa State.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Steph Curry drove up the court, flipped it to Green on the perimeter.
    — Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The problem is the perimeter of the room is filled with stuff on the floor or leaning against the walls.
    — Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The idea is to let Jokic get his in the post and hug shooters on the perimeter.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Stucco and wall to wall glass surround the perimeter of the home.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Then, to soften the perimeter, tuck in stems with berries.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • How long will the buildout and removal of the perimeter take?
    — Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Pink and magenta lights flashed around the perimeter of the track.
    — Christine Yu, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Manicured hedges line the walkways and the perimeter of the lot.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
  • But, yes, there still is a timid approach from the perimeter.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The result, at its peak, is a ring of light around the perimeter of the sun, most of which is shaded by the moon.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The sides won’t need as long as the chicken, so once they’re cooked, put them around the perimeter to keep warm.
    — Peter Barrett, Outside Online, 9 June 2025
  • Deer fencing around the perimeter of both gardens keeps the deer at bay.
    — Arkansas Online, 23 July 2023
  • There needs to be enough clearance around the perimeter so the Murphy bed can lie flat.
    — Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Rice wasn’t the least bit surprised by the offense’s showing on the perimeter.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Will the Aztecs send a double team this time at the risk of leaving shooters open on the perimeter?
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Craig is just the bigger body at the four with Durant playing on the perimeter.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2023
  • For charcoal grills, get the coals going nice and hot, then scoot them to one side or around the perimeter.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
  • Add wood trim around the perimeter to create a frame and give the pegboard a more polished look.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • In September, a man brought a firearm near the perimeter of the golf course where Trump was playing.
    — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Choose to drape the lights across the ceiling, or carefully run the strands along the perimeter of the ceiling for a cleaner look.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Each team is given their assignments around the perimeter of the area.
    — Dennis Pillion | [email protected], al, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Possessions started on the perimeter at first, then in the post.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024
  • No loitering was allowed around the perimeter of the event.
    — Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The size ensures adequate room for several chefs to work at once, with ample granite counter space around the perimeter of the kitchen.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
  • The sound of wind blowing and the floorboards settling is enough to prompt her to peer outside for possible hazards, hastily locking the front door after scanning the perimeter.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025

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