Festoons of razor ribbon and vines streamed back from the running gear.

Eight feet of chain link with razor ribbon on top.

But her clothing should stop the razor ribbon.

A big gnarled-up coil of razor ribbon is pulled out of her way, just like that, and she glides through without slowing down.

The gate, more razor ribbon on the frame of metal pipes, was partly open.

There are ugly institutional buildings, razor ribbon draped over fences, gaping potholes.

His business took off in the late 70's, he said, when razor ribbon became popular among store owners and warehouse operators.

Over the last decade, razor ribbon has spread from businesses to homes, libraries, churches and drug-rehabilitation centers.

Some residents of fortified neighborhoods say the gates, bars and razor ribbon send the wrong message.

Along bunkerlike blocks, front porches have given way to caged-in entryways and miles of razor ribbon.