How to Use on the outside in a Sentence

on the outside

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  • To those on the outside, Snider seemed to be on top of the world.
    John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • His father, on the outside of the net, echoes the same.
    Caroline Boudreaux, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Young threw a changeup on the outside part of the plate in a 2-2 count.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The cookies were soft in the center and crispy on the outside.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The spuds are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and dressed with just the right amount of salt.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
  • That was Willie: crusty on the outside, inside soft to the bone.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 19 June 2024
  • Many promised her a home on the outside and a happy life.
    CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The store looks small on the outside, gagantic on the inside.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2023
  • First, make sure nothing is blocking the end of the vent on the outside of your home.
    Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Blood and saliva were on the outside of the blue Ford Mustang.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2024
  • This isn't about what looks good on the outside, but what is right on the inside.
    Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 24 June 2025
  • Place your left elbow on the outside of your right thigh.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Place your left elbow on the outside of your right thigh.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
  • At the end of the day, your health is a reflection of you and shines on the outside anyway.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
  • More than a few were overbaked on the outside and straight up raw in the middle.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
  • On the inside, there are two card slots and on the outside, there is a slip pocket on the back.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Most of the GoPro Hero 13 Black upgrades are on the outside.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Two of the top drivers, and one on the outside of the playoff chase, didn’t make it to Monday.
    Larry Lage, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This apple quick bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Chase Briscoe is on the pole for the Daytona 500 while Austin Cindric joins him on the outside.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Plus, they’re designed with faux fur on the inside and suede on the outside.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Despite what is seen on the outside, Jenn is still Jenn.
    Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2023
  • The fish was perfect: well-seasoned and crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Even with Ramsey, the Dolphins need help on the outside.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Ready in 10 minutes Grill up a light dinner that's crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
    Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Yet, somehow, the show has remained on the outside looking in.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The report outlines that a firefighter on the outside saw Pitts through a window with metal bars.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • It was made of thick cotton and was white on the outside and soft pink on the inside, like a shell.
    David Sedaris, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown on the outside.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
  • A lot of people on the outside didn’t expect it.
    Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026

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