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the outlying areas of the city
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But Maine and Alaska are these outlying states, very different than the rest of the map, based off of media market, based off of incumbency and the particulars of the states.
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ABC News, 31 May 2026
In the capital's outlying neighborhoods, older men are often sitting on sidewalks and strumming their guitars.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026
Each of the three main structures and the smaller outlying buildings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to either be refurbished or demolished.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The proposal asks voters to approve a 10-year, $570 million millage in August to improve and expand bus services, specifically targeting outlying former 'opt-out' Wayne County communities where bus service is sparse.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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ABC News, 31 May 2026
In the capital's outlying neighborhoods, older men are often sitting on sidewalks and strumming their guitars.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 27 May 2026
Each of the three main structures and the smaller outlying buildings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to either be refurbished or demolished.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
The proposal asks voters to approve a 10-year, $570 million millage in August to improve and expand bus services, specifically targeting outlying former 'opt-out' Wayne County communities where bus service is sparse.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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“Outlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outlying. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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outlying
adjective
out·ly·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌlī-iŋ 
: being far from a center or main body
an outlying suburb
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