outskirts
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On Wednesday, it carried out a strike on the outskirts of St Petersburg, hours before the opening of a major economic forum designed to attract foreign investment into the country.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Hezbollah said it was confronting Israeli forces around the outskirts of the towns of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Yohmor al-Shaqif and Dibbine, adding that the troops "had not yet succeeded in taking control of the towns".
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The U.S. had already dispatched 30 health workers to staff the 50-bed unit, located at Laikipia Air Base on the outskirts of the city of Nanyuki.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In the runoff for the Democratic nomination in the 35th House district, which stretches southeast from the outskirts of San Antonio, sheriff's deputy Johnny Garcia defeated sex-therapist Maureen Galindo.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Since we left the minibus on the outskirts of Aleppo, I’ve only seen a few shared taxis.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
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