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as in except
not including
outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices
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Made up of about 20 items from the singer’s life, the exhibition runs through March 16 and marks the first official display of Selena’s personal items outside of the Selena Museum in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Richard Guzman, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The pedestrian was reportedly crossing Folsom Boulevard outside of a crosswalk when they were struck, Monroe said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Southern California, especially Orange County, has the largest Vietnamese American community outside of Vietnam.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
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Richard Guzman, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The pedestrian was reportedly crossing Folsom Boulevard outside of a crosswalk when they were struck, Monroe said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Southern California, especially Orange County, has the largest Vietnamese American community outside of Vietnam.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The Escalade and Navigator are also almost purely expressions of the American market, in that no other car market outside of China buys full-size luxury SUVs in great numbers.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
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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
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Which makes for interesting discussion, this week and beyond, when the selection committee convenes.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The research team highlighted that beyond water harvesting, these coatings could help reduce urban heat island effects, lower energy needs for air-conditioning and provide climate-resilient water sources in regions facing growing heat and water stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The accompanying video — showing an unmasked Chalamet beside an obscured EsDeeKid, dropping bars about Marty Supreme and girlfriend Kylie Jenner — went stratospherically viral.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s a shiny new beach club, a new kids’ club, and eight additional interconnecting family suites beside the family pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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For millions across China, especially those who watch the US from a fascinated digital distance, Chen became a one-man portal into the American presidency, without the clunky geopolitical baggage.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Yet without a single footwork adjustment, Cherki trots up and nonchalantly whips a half-volley into the top corner.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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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
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His first action of the night came after about three minutes into the game, not long after going over to the exercise bike parked just outside the tunnel leading to their locker room, jumping on it while being advised by a member of the Hornets’ performance staff.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several hundred people gathered outside the federal building, including mothers and grandmothers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those on the right, determined to make the case that this was an officer killing in self-defense, should instead be beginning with this utter failure to protect the life of a civilian protester and de-escalate the situation through some means other than shooting a fellow American in the head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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As a result, the lawsuit claims, consumers who purchased Pepsi products from retailers other than Walmart paid higher-than-competitive prices for years.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 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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“Outside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside%20of. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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