outskirts
Example Sentences
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The company has partnered with Welsh charity Stump up for Trees and its tree nursery on the outskirts of Abergavenny.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
During the first weeks of Russia’s Starlink outage, Ukraine was able to push the Russians back from the outskirts of Zaporizhzhia, the regional capital, sparing the city from assaults from most artillery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
A resident of Mohammed Bin Zayed City on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, Binoy said the frequent explosions from interceptions are unsettling.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
While Dubai's glossy image abounds online, many of the migrant workers who help power the economy here earn modest wages and live in shared accommodation on the outskirts of the city.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
They had crossed safely into East Germany and reached the outskirts of Berlin, the city's lights visible in the distance.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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