outwardly
Example Sentences
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Worker Akopyan, a former soldier, tried to remain outwardly calm.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Yes, outwardly, Lamb is, as Herron writes, a “sentient grease stain,” but Oldman believes he possesses a “strong moral and ethical compass.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
They’ve proven themselves to be the most outwardly functional exes in Italy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
In the hours before Lord Mandelson's sacking, even those in government and outwardly loyal to the prime minister's position at the time, were struggling.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
As time went on, people began to notice that Frodo also showed signs of good ‘preservation’: outwardly he retained the appearance of a robust and energetic hobbit just out of his tweens.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
