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outlying

[out-lahy-ing] / ˈaʊtˌlaɪ ɪŋ /


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“Lululemon is now left with outlying customers who follow generic athletic brands,” he said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 29, 2026

In the outlying district of Senou, where the airport is located and which witnessed heavy fighting on Saturday, the atmosphere was jittery.

From Barron's Apr. 26, 2026

He is one of the few people outside the military who travel to the most dangerous areas, delivering bread to outlying villages that he makes in his own bakery, which produces 17,000 loaves per week.

From BBC Feb. 24, 2026

Von der Leyen told reporters in Brussels that the signature of the deal has been pushed back to January to give a few more weeks to address some outlying issues with member states.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

For the first three weeks of December, the pack was constantly on the move, but each time it edged toward the east, away from the Antarctic Peninsula and its outlying islands, Shackleton became anxious.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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