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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Additionally, 8 different parks line the perimeter of the lake, including beaches for sunbathing or relaxing with a good book and campsite spots.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
His defensive impact was felt both on the perimeter and in the paint.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
At that point, Battalion Chief Martin Mullen, who was running the mop-up operation, had walked three laps around the perimeter of the fire.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Buzelis pounced on straight-line drives when defenders flew at him on the perimeter, then stepped behind screens to pull 3-point shots.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
His defensive impact was felt both on the perimeter and in the paint.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
At that point, Battalion Chief Martin Mullen, who was running the mop-up operation, had walked three laps around the perimeter of the fire.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Buzelis pounced on straight-line drives when defenders flew at him on the perimeter, then stepped behind screens to pull 3-point shots.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“The perimeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20perimeter. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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