outward-bound

Example Sentences

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In terms of performance, the bank scored higher net interest income, a closely-watched benchmark measuring the difference between revenue from lending and outward-bound interest payments.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Peter Manson remains implacably opposed to his son’s outward-bound ambitions.

From New York Times • May 7, 2018

On distant seas, their dragon-prows went gleaming outward-bound ship.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2015

IT IS hard to rise to the top in business without doing an outward-bound course.

From Economist • Oct. 2, 2014

I thought I had nothing to do but march on board some outward-bound ship, that they would be glad to have me.

From Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea by Stables, Gordon