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outline

[out-lahyn] / ˈaʊtˌlaɪn /




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The spring foliage hid its outline but not the signals from the electronic devices within.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Clark did not outline how a "brake pedal" for AI research and development could be created, but drew a parallel between AI and the oil boom and barons of the turn of the last century.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He gave me a very rough outline of the show, of the character ...

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

If you have not done that, you can clearly outline your plans in a letter of intent.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The firelight glints on the cop’s belt, and my eyes focus on the silver handcuffs, the yellow Taser, the black outline of his gun.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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