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outer

[ou-ter] / ˈaʊ tər /


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Stars located in the galaxy's outer regions generally contain fewer heavy elements.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Mensik was competing on one of the outer courts at Roland Garros, which offer no shade.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Huang said the breakthrough came when firefighters were able strip the outer casing of the tank to allow for better cooling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

I know she looks exactly like me with her six wheels and hard outer shell of a body.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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