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as in except
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outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices
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Recent Examples of outside of
In a video captured by InStyle, she was seen posing for photographers outside of the Dior show, when one of the knots appeared to come loose.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Hiring in 2025 was the weakest, outside of a recession, since 2002.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Consider the 44 metros studied outside of the Golden State.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Hiring in 2025 was the weakest, outside of a recession, since 2002.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Consider the 44 metros studied outside of the Golden State.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside of
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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Under his leadership, Iran expanded its influence far beyond its borders, earning a reputation as a formidable and dangerous regional power to be reckoned with.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Concerns about childhood literacy extend far beyond Columbus.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Luis Alamo picked up his father’s gun, but fell to the ground beside him.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Smith, who works beside his family members at Cushman Farms in Franklin, said that dairy farming is in his DNA.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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In addition to the void left by Lemon and Lane’s departures, the Trojans will also be without their top returning wideout this spring, as Tanook Hines will sit out the entire session following an offseason procedure.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Senate seat Tillis’ past two election cycles have broken fundraising records, and this is expected to be no different, even without him in the race.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati.com,
2 June 2020
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The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.—
Niharika Sharma,
Quartz India,
31 May 2020
Preposition
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The Greater Los Angeles area is home to the largest concentration of people of Iranian descent outside Iran.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The rematch reflects growing frustration with Foushee among younger, left-leaning voters who view her as insufficiently confrontational, particularly on Israel and outside political spending, in one of the safest Democratic districts in the country.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 June 2020
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Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.—
Robert Klemko,
Washington Post,
30 May 2020
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