outskirts
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It must have made an impression on a teenage boy parading and drilling in a uniform on the outskirts of West Point.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
At Raman’s election-night party at Boomtown Brewery on the outskirts of Little Tokyo, I saw why her chances of becoming L.A.’s next mayor were slim from the start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Hezbollah said it was confronting Israeli forces around the outskirts of the towns of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Yohmor al-Shaqif and Dibbine, adding that the troops "had not yet succeeded in taking control of the towns".
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
What makes Raya's journey so unique is that until he was 16 he was playing in the youth teams of Cornella, a Third Division club based on the outskirts of Barcelona.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“Whatever this place is, it’s no wonder they keep it on the outskirts of town.”
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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