outline
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But if you squint, you can see the outline of the type of stuff that always works.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
He was asked by reporters to outline what he had told Ramgoolam, whether he supported the deal and if he had a plan to convince Trump to back it.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
While additional details are needed, the outline of Friday’s deal among the U.S.,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The pattern may have served as disruptive camouflage, visually breaking up the outline of the crocodile and making it more difficult to distinguish from its surroundings.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Chapter Summary: This chapter looks at creative ideas for approaching and planning a successful music lesson, including a guided outline, models of full lessons, and classroom management tips.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Many people know at least the outlines of the case given its gruesomeness.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
"That would indeed be surprising, and, in addition to other theories, it could point to the existence of a fifth force," as Soter outlines.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
The outlines of this scenario are already visible, and the risk is inflation is higher and more persistent than expected.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
During the reunion, Garber stitched together the final outlines of a deal for Zimmer to resume funding his gift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
From the outside I must look like a cocoon, a spook, face enshrouded like this, only the outlines visible, of nose, bandaged mouth, blind eyes.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce in coming days that it will revisit a 2021 rule that outlined requirements for new tobacco applications, the people said, though the plans could still change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
This month, the U.K. outlined a space strategy backed by $10.4 billion in funding through 2030.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
Almost two months after being appointed Test coach, Stephen Fleming outlined what the England team may look like under his stewardship.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
To bridge such gaps, Gates outlined three building blocks to try to maximize the benefits of AI.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
I could see it outlined, though only in parts, as if someone had just started drawing a monster with ink and anger.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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A panel of experts—convened by Von der Leyen—issued a report earlier this year outlining how they believe rules should be implemented, including by staggering how children can use platforms as they grow up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Anthropic released its latest risk report in August, outlining risks with superintelligence, or the point when AI models can intellectually outperform humans across several domains.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
On Tuesday, LIV confirmed international investment firm BC Partners as its proposed new investor in a letter to fans outlining its "next phase".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
In a paragraph outlining the evaluation process and criteria, they wrote:
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was freshly painted with borders of orchids and lilies and water hyacinths outlining each panel.
From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins
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