- present participle of outline.
outlining
Example Sentences
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Cambridgeshire County Council said while the DfE provided schools with heatwave advice, the council had also sent guidance to all schools "outlining steps to take, including a heat checklist" in 2022.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
He wrote a memo outlining his rationale for selling the Cliffwater fund and shared it with his colleagues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
“I chat with people,” Blankfein said of his method of gaining information for making decisions on possible trades, outlining that he will text someone back and forth before resorting to calling them.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
In the memo outlining ICE’s new policy, then-acting director Todd Lyons said the increased visits by members of Congress have become a burden and a time suck.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
It was colder now, but another blanket had been placed on top of him and tucked in tightly, outlining his body like a mummy.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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