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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And while the Raptors are loaded on the wings — Barrett, Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes all interchangeable defending the perimeter — Toronto lacks the star power.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Nearly half of total grocery sales, or 49%, are bought from the center of the store, according to Numerator, compared to 42% for the perimeter and 9% for frozen goods.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Wasserman Schultz said she was driven around the perimeter of the facility, at her request, but was unable to assess if there is environmental damage beyond the airport site.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, today’s NBA values bigs who can either shoot from the perimeter, or have crazy length and can defend, rebound and block shots, and run in transition.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Nearly half of total grocery sales, or 49%, are bought from the center of the store, according to Numerator, compared to 42% for the perimeter and 9% for frozen goods.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Wasserman Schultz said she was driven around the perimeter of the facility, at her request, but was unable to assess if there is environmental damage beyond the airport site.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, today’s NBA values bigs who can either shoot from the perimeter, or have crazy length and can defend, rebound and block shots, and run in transition.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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