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[out-set] / ˈaʊtˌsɛt /




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Brindle went on to say that it was "very difficult to tell at the outset when granting asylum as to whether somebody is going to go on to commit crime or not".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The president indicated from the outset that the new ballroom is needed to "accommodate people for grand parties, State Visits", and more recently said it is "vital for National Security".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“From the outset, we made clear that we would not be acting as your primary legal counsel in that jurisdiction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The practice upended hotels’ planning by prompting them to increase staff and begin World Cup-themed renovations, preparing for crowds that may have been overestimated from the outset.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

As I wrote at the outset of this book: The chilling truth is that Wes’s story could have been mine; the tragedy is that my story could have been his.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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