Examples of outset in a Sentence
There have been problems with the project from the outset.
From its very outset, the company has produced the highest quality products.
He made it clear at the outset that he is not going to quit his job.
She set high goals for herself at the outset of her career.
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A little cola will make your sauce Southern from the outset, and ketchup will keep it simple.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The Bruins dominated from the outset, holding Texas to a season-low six points in the first quarter as the Longhorns made just three shots.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
From the outset of the season, the roster was a national title contender.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The Bruins dominated from the outset, holding Texas to a season-low six points in the first quarter as the Longhorns made just three shots.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
From the outset of the season, the roster was a national title contender.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outset. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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outset
noun
out·set
ˈau̇t-ˌset 
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