outbound

Example Sentences

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About 70% of the crossings were outbound from the Persian Gulf, Marine Traffic said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Moderating the weak month for exports, Canadian outbound shipments of energy products rose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

At Belfast International Airport, inbound and outbound flights have been cancelled on Monday due to the weather.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Chicago O’Hare saw 12% of its outbound flights canceled.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

He climbed on an outbound Desire bus and pondered the matter while the bus swung around and headed out on Bourbon Street, passing by the Night of Joy.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole