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[out-lahyn] / ˈaʊtˌlaɪn /




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But Domenicali said the sport was on track to have an outline plan for the next engine rules by the end of this year.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Every familiar object — the chair, the laundry basket, the glass of water beside the bed — seemed to acquire a slightly accusatory moonlit outline.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Presented to and approved by the County of Los Angeles, the documents outline studio, theme park and hotel expansion plans, detailing requirements such as as height, noise and more.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

So if you agreed to send notes after every meeting, make sure you’re sending a detailed outline of what you both talked about in a timely manner.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Through the glass-paneled wall, I study the outline of Journey.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

It outlines a clear process: an investigation, a court case, an appeal, a Supreme Court ruling and then a royal decree.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

It outlines efforts to restore defence cooperation mechanisms that existed during the Afghanistan war and attract investment in the minerals sector, currently dominated by China.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Beyond dispatches from his red-and-white-checkered tablecloth joint and name-dropping, Dan Tana’s memoir outlines his significant contributions to soccer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The proposal, which will likely be finalized later this year, outlines a set of factors for employers to consider before approving investments.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Down right, masking tape outlines two small foursquare courts.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Hold-in players fulfill basic requirements outlined in the collective bargaining agreement — such as attending meetings and doing individual work — to avoid mandatory fines from teams for not reporting to training camp.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

They outlined how its valuations remain favorable compared to the rest of the market, because of its low pricing and expected earnings growth.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Unilever struck a deal to separate its foods business in March, and Nestle recently outlined ice-cream and waters business joint ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Amid gasps and sobbing from the public gallery, prosecutor Steven Ball outlined the "chaotic" conditions inside the parlour, including how mould was seen on coffins and both excrement and bodily fluids on floors.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Its rows of windows are outlined in bright white trim.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

At which point, the state had to submit a spending plan outlining how the funds were to be distributed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The FDA's own career scientists have published documents outlining concerns that even if peptides are trendy, evidence to support loosening restrictions is still inadequate.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Europe’s competition watchdog said it sent a ‘Statement of Objections’ to the companies outlining its preliminary findings, adding that this doesn’t prejudge the outcome of an investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Nick Weaver from Claverdon, Warwickshire, has also been outlining the experience of those whose more remote location sees them reliant on the alternative fuel source.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Rosa bowed her head and a ray of sunlight pierced the Gothic stained-glass windows of the church, outlining her face in a halo of light.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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