outer
Example Sentences
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They hoped to disrupt the molting process of cicada nymphs, which need to shed their outer layer to emerge as adults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Over the last decade, hundreds of homes have burned down near the outer limits of Lisbon, Milan and other European cities, including scores this summer outside Madrid and Athens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
The first phase of the eclipse begins at 02:23 BST when the Moon enters the lighter outer part of Earth's shadow, known as the penumbra.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The number of Chinese ships detected around Taiwan and several of its outer islands since May is 1,247, coast guard figures show.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Jack threw one look over the outer wall, only to shake his head.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
