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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

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

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

The sun was just a few hours from setting when they arrived at the base of the hill below the outlying shacks and huts.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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