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 Every moment in the show is spent on the floor outside of some very brief flashbacks. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Days before, at another demonstration just outside of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, Maya, another 16-year-old girl, went even further with her language. Kara Fox, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025 The first all-Japanese baseball team outside of Japan, the Excelsior, was formed by the Reverend Takie Okumura in 1899 on Oahu. Rachel Ng, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025 Not to mention, their friendship is endearing to fans even outside of San Jose. Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outside of
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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
  • 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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  • Our challenge, beyond putting on an indelible show, was to find a way to make our dissension clear, with dignity and creativity.
    Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • The president continued to speak to reporters in the Oval Office after introducing the order while Kid Rock stood beside him and listened along.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Musk even addressed reporters while standing beside Trump behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
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  • Miami would have to win two games in the Play-In Tournament and earn the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, which would give the Thunder another pick just outside the lottery.
    Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Vehicles outside a Land Rover dealership in Tucson, Arizona, US, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • Executive director Nick Turner told the Bangor Daily News the show hoped to have other characters on stage reference the two Black characters the musical is missing without showing the pair, but was warned that altering the musical’s licensed script would constitute a contract violation .
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
  • With an eyebrow brush, comb the hairs up and in their natural direction, without trying to smooth them too much—the key is to let the swirl show!
    Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 7 Apr. 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
  • 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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  • Now, people see their managers burning out, getting stuck themselves and not being qualified or connected enough to oversee or advance careers other than their own.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • So what are the pistachios doing other than obviously giving flavor? SU: There's a lot of nuts in this cake.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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