out West
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or out west
US, informal
: in or to the western part of a country or region
He headed out west after he graduated.
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The former Los Angeles Chargers running back put together an impressive rebound year out West in 2024, securing 905 yards and nine touchdowns, along with 38 receiving yards.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Only four of the top 100 prospects in California remain uncommitted, for example, and every four- or five-star prospect out West in the 2026 class has made his decision.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
That day in August, however, Mike led the way, now a doctor and mountaineer who flew in from out West for the reunion.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The show sees Victoria, 43, expand her home renovation business that started with Windy City Rehab in Chicago, out West.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Only four of the top 100 prospects in California remain uncommitted, for example, and every four- or five-star prospect out West in the 2026 class has made his decision.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
That day in August, however, Mike led the way, now a doctor and mountaineer who flew in from out West for the reunion.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
The show sees Victoria, 43, expand her home renovation business that started with Windy City Rehab in Chicago, out West.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Out West.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20West. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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