outskirts
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He moved into a rented home in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Buenos Aires where he was supposed to receive round-the-clock home care.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
They travel by bus to the healer's home on the outskirts of the capital.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
In a tribute posted on the band's website on Thursday, Bartram said he first met Oakes at a hotel on the outskirts of Leicester in 1969 and they "instantly hit if off".
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The report said that over the past 12 months, the gangs had expanded beyond the capital Port-au-Prince, pushing into its outskirts and moving further north.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
An hour later, they reached the outskirts of Hurlock, a dusty, sprawly little town, with one stoplight at its center.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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