outside of

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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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as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

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Recent Examples of outside of And while the move is an ambitious one, an argument could be made that a shorter Campaign 4 would benefit all involved to refresh both GMs’ creative chops and leave Mercer open to pursue different endeavors outside of the world of Exandria (or future ones within it). Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025 This ability to connect outside of the (then) walled garden of AOL opened up new business uses while creativity flourished and capabilities improved rapidly. Simeon Bochev, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025 But there are other factors at play as well, including inconsistent routines and a lack of physical activity outside of the workplace. Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025 Members are racking up bills from travels to remain outside of state boundaries. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outside of
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Preposition
  • 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
  • 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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  • However, perspective-shifting extends beyond word choice.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Nestor Cortes, in his first start for his new team and first start in the major leagues in four months, became the fifth consecutive Padres starter to not make it beyond the fifth inning.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • Behind the wheel, Tramell Tillman, then in his 20s, sits in silence, his mother beside him.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
  • She was seen in the clip blowing out her candles at the table while sitting beside her pal who was filming the spcial moment.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • As this Premier League season kicks off, there are just 11 people in the United Kingdom who were alive when Arsenal last played a league game outside the top flight of English football — a 7-0 win over Nottingham Forest on April 24, 1915 in the Second Division.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Cops responding to a 911 call around 4 p.m. found the victim with single stab wound to his chest outside a home on 119th Ave. near Sutphin Blvd.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • For example, some foundations have not been regularly reconciling their accounts and have made some expenditures without proper prior approval or supporting documentation, such as receipts or invoices, according to the audit.
    Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Natural or minimalist shoes mimic being barefoot — without extra cushioning, supports or lifts.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Preposition
  • 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
  • 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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  • But there was no overt or visible law enforcement presence other than the MPD.
    Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Nearly 68 million people in the nation speak a language other than English at home, according to the press release.
    Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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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
  • 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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