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
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
Stars in the outer regions of galaxies move much faster than the amount of visible matter appears able to support gravitationally.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Everyday life is difficult as she needs full protective outer wear for going outside and sun cream every two hours under her clothes."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The outer logs that made up the eight walls had holes in them.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
