outskirts
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In April, another drone crashed in Galati, in an area on the outskirts of the city.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The U.S. had already dispatched 30 health workers to staff the 50-bed unit, located at Laikipia Air Base on the outskirts of the city of Nanyuki.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The Saudi defence ministry posted a video on social media last week showing air defence batteries on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca, which is in the country's west.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
A video posted on social media by the Saudi defence ministry showed advanced air defence batteries positioned on the outskirts of Mecca.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
He stayed at the Tropical Palace resort on the outskirts of Manila for a month.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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