outlying
Example Sentences
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But the judge demanded to know the postcodes where Bush had conducted funerals and explored whether jurors could be brought in by coach from outlying areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
After a hearty breakfast, we caught the vaporetto to Murano, the outlying island famous for its glassworks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
In the outlying district of Senou, where the airport is located and which witnessed heavy fighting on Saturday, the atmosphere was jittery.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
After the meeting, Kingsnorth said, “We’re ready to pause if we need to because of the outlying state of the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
For the first three weeks of December, the pack was constantly on the move, but each time it edged toward the east, away from the Antarctic Peninsula and its outlying islands, Shackleton became anxious.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
