How to Use out-of-the-way in a Sentence
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Try them out on an out-of-the-way spot first.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Choose a sunny, out-of-the-way spot.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
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Start in an out-of-the-way area to see which height would be better.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2024
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But some of the most fascinating stuff was in out-of-the-way places.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
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Make a brush pile in an out-of-the-way spot in the yard with trimmed branches where birds can find shelter.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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Label and stack them in an out-of-the-way place, like under the sink or the linen closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Label and stack them in an out-of-the-way place, like under the sink or the linen closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
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Move the poinsettia to an out-of-the-way spot with low light exposure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
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We were pointed to a place in the out-of-the-way Eighth District.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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Save them for out-of-the-way areas in your garden, or use a different vine.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Empty out cabinets and drawers and set these items aside in an out-of-the-way area.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
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Maybe there is room to squeeze in a compost bin or a small beehive in an out-of-the-way place to get more use out of your garden.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
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No one wants to lug heavy piles of yard waste to an out-of-the-way compost bin—especially in the dead of winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
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Act 2 finds the trio ending their six-week engagement at an out-of-the-way Nashville bar.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
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If your pets seem to be acting weird and are paying attention to walls and out-of-the-way spots, that’s also a clue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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When you’re done wearing it, simply fold it neatly back into its own pocket for out-of-the-way stashing.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
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Its brushless motor can run for up to 55 minutes and comes with a handy wall mount for easy, out-of-the-way storage.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
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Streett ushered them to an out-of-the-way location, next to a trash bin, so the two rockers could have their cigarettes.
—Tony Holt, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2023
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If the plant is completely dead, the material can be piled up in an out-of-the-way place on your property or buried deeply.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
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For instance, small or out-of-the-way places that aren’t very good typically go in the Why Bother?
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
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Visitors to this out-of-the-way seashore should plan on packing a cooler and bringing along their own entertainment.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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One of the easiest ways to dispose of lots of branches and sticks is to create a simple brush pile in an out-of-the-way corner of your yard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2024
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And the Shoah wasn’t confined to one out-of-the-way place named Oświęcim, such that bystanders didn’t know what was happening.
—Martin Kimel, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
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So, find an out-of-the-way McDonald’s and treat yourself to a free and starchy lunch on Thursday.
—oregonlive, 10 July 2023
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The out-of-the-way, squat brick building is appropriately dark inside, but clean and fairly spacious.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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Metal Florida weave posts can be left in the garden all year, while wooden posts can be stored in an out-of-the-way spot in your garage or shed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024
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But flight routes to out-of-the-way areas are often money losers for airlines, since passenger demand can be low and erratic.
—Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 12 May 2026
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Heavy leaf accumulation will smother the lawn, so rake the leaves and redistribute them to garden beds or an out-of-the-way corner.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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My eye was arrested by a couple of pairs in a stunning new shade, the purple of wisteria, sitting on an almost-out-of-the-way shelf.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Other ways to attract pest predators are to install bird houses and bird feeders near your garden, or hang a bat box in an out-of-the-way corner of your yard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
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