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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Rookie is so named because at the show’s outset, Fillion’s John Nolan is the oldest rookie in the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
In the years immediately after the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, insurance companies took large losses — due in part to an increase in bad driver behaviors.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Formed at Winston Churchill's behest at the outset of World War II, the espionage group had a major impact on the Allies' eventual victory over the Nazis.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
From the outset, the company disclosed its involvement.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
At the campaign’s outset, there was speculation that antisemitism, latent or overt, might hurt the Gore-Lieberman ticket.
—Michael H. Brown, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of a week that culminates in the Easter celebration of the resurrection of Christ amounted to a highly unusual move that immediately raised concerns about the pope’s health, which is increasingly frail.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The House Freedom Caucus has issues with the funding
Biden has promised from the outset that the federal government would pay for the bridge to be rebuilt.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
At the outset, Baker served traditional American fare—burgers, fries, sandwiches, and the like.
—Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
In the years immediately after the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, insurance companies took large losses — due in part to an increase in bad driver behaviors.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Formed at Winston Churchill's behest at the outset of World War II, the espionage group had a major impact on the Allies' eventual victory over the Nazis.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
From the outset, the company disclosed its involvement.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
At the campaign’s outset, there was speculation that antisemitism, latent or overt, might hurt the Gore-Lieberman ticket.
—Michael H. Brown, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of a week that culminates in the Easter celebration of the resurrection of Christ amounted to a highly unusual move that immediately raised concerns about the pope’s health, which is increasingly frail.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
The House Freedom Caucus has issues with the funding
Biden has promised from the outset that the federal government would pay for the bridge to be rebuilt.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
At the outset, Baker served traditional American fare—burgers, fries, sandwiches, and the like.
—Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outset. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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outset
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out·set
ˈau̇t-ˌset 
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