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outlet

[aut-let, -lit] / ˈaʊt lɛt, -lɪt /


NOUN
store that sells discounted items
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“They share a deep affinity and love for one another, and though their romantic partnership is ending, they will absolutely be lifelong friends,” the source told the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

On Tuesday, the Argentine outlet Infobae reports that Bolsonaro plans to board a flight in the northeastern city of Puerto Iguazu.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

A park spokesperson told Omroep Brabant, a local media outlet, that the leopards were behaving naturally and they would not be euthanised.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

It was being used as the outlet for some sort of air-conditioning system.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

In early October, journalist associations from nearly 40 news outlets had already denounced "death threats" made by the RN against Mediapart.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Social media has allowed independent cartoonists like Acharya to reach audiences without relying on newspapers or other traditional outlets.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The restaurant chain, with 217 of its namesake outlets, is due to report results on Tuesday after the close.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

The foundation notes that it uses a digital approach to reach communities left out of the national conversation, but its website does not disclose providing funding to any news outlets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

Stores, shopping centers, garages, furniture outlets, restaurants, quick-food stands: the cement procession marched on, broken only by traffic lights dangling from heavy wires over the roadway.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt


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