outer

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“What are the outer boundaries of this?” asked Gil Rothenberg, a retired Justice Department lawyer who handled tax cases in appeals courts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The outer black pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, who is known for his sustainable approach to fashion, while the gold dress was custom made by Nike.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

It also became a classic example of a long-standing chemistry principle stating that stable transition metal complexes typically contain 18 electrons in their outer shell according to formal electron counting methods.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

It’s like a meteor coming from outer space and hitting you on the head.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Its outer walls are made entirely of rounded glass, but a circular tube of dark metal encapsulates the glass walls.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera