outlying
Example Sentences
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But the judge demanded to know the postcodes where Bush had conducted funerals and explored whether jurors could be brought in by coach from outlying areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
In the outlying district of Senou, where the airport is located and which witnessed heavy fighting on Saturday, the atmosphere was jittery.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
More recently, Taiwanese authorities said they are investigating another Chinese vessel, which was sent to recover a stranded fishing boat, for possibly damaging a cable near one of its outlying islands last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
After the meeting, Kingsnorth said, “We’re ready to pause if we need to because of the outlying state of the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
More were still coming in from outlying farms.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
