outlying
Example Sentences
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But the judge demanded to know the postcodes where Bush had conducted funerals and explored whether jurors could be brought in by coach from outlying areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
“Lululemon is now left with outlying customers who follow generic athletic brands,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
After the meeting, Kingsnorth said, “We’re ready to pause if we need to because of the outlying state of the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
Although recovery efforts were under way in parts of the city, some outlying areas remained at risk as a nearby river overflowed, forcing another 500 people to evacuate on Thursday morning.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
Of course, not all pieces of the package spread to all those outlying areas: for example, Egypt was too warm for einkorn wheat to become established.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
