externally

Example Sentences

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His bad-boy swagger externally obfuscates his heart of gold, but his goodness and morality are apparent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Chelsea sources insist the race is open but, externally, Alonso is seen as the favoured candidate.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

A sustained escalation would force Beijing to make a choice: either expand its presence or accept a vulnerability that can no longer be managed externally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The FDA formally recognized the dye as a carcinogen in 1990, banning its use in cosmetics and externally applied drugs.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The procedure would be done externally, and the president wouldn't feel it.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow