outside of

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as in except
not including outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

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as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

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Recent Examples of outside of In 2015, Heems, whose father drove a cab, rallied to get a taxi stand installed outside of Lower East Side institution the Punjabi Deli, which was facing eviction because its customer base — cab drivers — could no longer patronize the business without getting ticketed. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025 Family caregivers often manage medical appointments, therapies, behavioral support, advocacy, and daily care routines outside of work hours. Our Place, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 On the technical side, initiatives like Project Mainline made the platform more modular so features could be added and improved outside of major updates. ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025 But machines manufactured outside of China, too, will be subject to trade barriers—even those made in nations the U.S. considers allies. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for outside of
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  • At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
    NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
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  • Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
  • Many folks know of the color-changing capabilities of hydrangeas, but keep reading for a few tips on how to properly care for them beyond adjusting soil pH. Hydrangeas prefer moist, well-draining soil and a sheltered spot with partial shade.
    Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
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  • On a pond shore at a wildlife refuge in southeast Boise, beside the Idaho Shakespeare Festival grounds, recent Timberline High School graduate Ben Gallafent snagged the catch of the day.
    Alex Music July 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
  • Another snap captured Johan holding up his diploma while Klum and Henry smiled beside him.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 July 2025
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  • Thousands of people offered suggestions, such as only grocery shopping online to avoid in-store temptation, downsizing, and getting a second job outside a normal nine-to-five.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 29 June 2025
  • The Post got in one last dig when Jeffrey told a reporter outside the court that he was relieved Fleming hadn’t received the death penalty.
    Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025
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  • Both are being held without bond in Frederick County, with bail reviews scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
  • Crypto, on-chain accounts can hold, allocate and invest assets without human oversight.
    Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
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  • In April, the weather service abruptly ended translations of its forecasts and emergency alerts into languages other than English, including Spanish.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
  • Rabbis and cantors at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, a large synagogue in suburban Minneapolis, can now offer blessings, teachings and music during wedding ceremonies for intermarrying couples, as long as the ceremonies do not feature rituals from religions other than Judaism.
    Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020

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“Outside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside%20of. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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