outskirts
Example Sentences
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The company has partnered with Welsh charity Stump up for Trees and its tree nursery on the outskirts of Abergavenny.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
In a tribute posted on the band's website on Thursday, Bartram said he first met Oakes at a hotel on the outskirts of Leicester in 1969 and they "instantly hit if off".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
During the first weeks of Russia’s Starlink outage, Ukraine was able to push the Russians back from the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, the regional capital, sparing the city from assaults from most artillery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
A resident of Mohammed Bin Zayed City on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, Binoy said the frequent explosions from interceptions are unsettling.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
When Señor Fidencio reached the outskirts of Indio, he turned slowly onto a side street.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.