outer

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It’s something I’ve never witnessed, and I’ve heard it’s a supernatural experience: The temperature drops, the sky becomes otherworldly, and you can see the ring of the sun’s outer atmosphere against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The outer black pieces were designed by Kevin Germanier, who is known for his sustainable approach to fashion, while the gold dress was custom made by Nike.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

One possibility was that the outer rocky planet had once possessed a thick atmosphere that was later blasted away by a collision with a massive asteroid, comet, or another large object.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Such extremes can also spur desperate pocket gophers and antelope squirrels to strip off their outer layer of bark for sustenance, which can be fatal to the trees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A tear in the outer layer revealed something unexpected in the lining.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary