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outwardly

[out-werd-lee] / ˈaʊt wərd li /


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Yes, outwardly, Lamb is, as Herron writes, a “sentient grease stain,” but Oldman believes he possesses a “strong moral and ethical compass.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They’ve proven themselves to be the most outwardly functional exes in Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

This week's developments are particularly hard to read because outwardly they point in different directions.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

There seems little outwardly wrong with the company’s performance.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

The man’s craggy smile did not change, outwardly, but now he seemed, actually, amused.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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