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outer

[ou-ter] / ˈaʊ tər /


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That crate will then be housed in an outer cage, with 12 metal springs acting as shock-absorbers above and below.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Stars located in the galaxy's outer regions generally contain fewer heavy elements.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

First, he asks: “In describing the human experience, how big are the numbers people need? Which numbers mark our world’s outer limits?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Huang said the breakthrough came when firefighters were able strip the outer casing of the tank to allow for better cooling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

And I can sense the dust collecting on my outer shell.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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