outwardly
Example Sentences
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This is a reference to the foreign secretary and outwardly gives cover to Sir Olly's anticipated defence, that the law states he should be discreet with information gathered during vetting.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
There seems little outwardly wrong with the company’s performance.
From Barron's ● Dec. 11, 2025
Roughly one year ago, the firm took a significant stake and started outwardly pushing for changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025
Nothing seems to get in the way of second-year resident Mel King’s outwardly cheerful demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025
This outwardly aloof but blatantly defensive tone seemed to acknowledge, in its backhanded way, that his critics had struck a nerve.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
