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Cordon

/kˈɔrdən/
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(noun) A ribbon normally worn diagonally across the chest as a decoration or insignia of rank etc.

The police had to cordon off the area.
The flimsy cordon failed to keep back the protestors.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police had to ____ off the area.

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