outlying

Example Sentences

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“Lululemon is now left with outlying customers who follow generic athletic brands,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 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

He is one of the few people outside the military who travel to the most dangerous areas, delivering bread to outlying villages that he makes in his own bakery, which produces 17,000 loaves per week.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Beijing quickly retaliated by sending Chinese coast guard vessels into waters around disputed islands and military drones near an outlying Japanese island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Thus unburdened we made our way, asking directions a couple of times, not into the town but to an outlying farm.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin