the perimeter
noun
basketball
: the area on a basketball court that is not close to the basket
He scored from the perimeter.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Steinbach should bring a nice physical presence to a Charlotte team that already has budding stars on the perimeter.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
The Thunder’s most glaring issues in 2025-26 were a lack of secondary ball-handling next to back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and volume shooting from the perimeter.
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Latif Love
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Steinbach should bring a nice physical presence to a Charlotte team that already has budding stars on the perimeter.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
The Thunder’s most glaring issues in 2025-26 were a lack of secondary ball-handling next to back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and volume shooting from the perimeter.
—
Latif Love
june 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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