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 Nearly all of Harrell’s attempts were within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage, outside of an overthrow to the corner of the end zone, where Mason was well-covered. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2025 There are two more tight title races outside of the ‘big five’ leagues. Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks led the majors in runs scored and on-base percentage last season and have brought back most of the lineup outside of first baseman Christian Walker, who signed with the Astros in free agency. Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 No nation outside of Europe, Argentina and Brazil contributed more goals to the sport’s top continental club competition. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 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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  • Since then, the algae blooms have been spreading to San Diego County, Orange County, Santa Barbara County and beyond.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Because wolves are so adaptable and able to spread across Europe so easily, moving beyond conservation and into management of their populations is important, says Håkan Sand, an ecologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, who was not involved in the new study.
    Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • Since then, about 80,000 permits have been issued for building ADUs behind or beside existing homes.
    Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Take the trip to Colwyn Bay, for example, when so many fans descended on the coastal Welsh town a large number had to watch the game from a farmer’s field on a hill beside the ground.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • What – and where – is the exoplanet K2-18b? K2-18b is an exoplanet, a planet outside our solar system.
    George Petras, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Abrego Garcia’s immigration troubles began in 2019, when the Salvadoran national was arrested outside a Maryland Home Depot while soliciting work alongside three other men.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • At every turn, Pugh manages to come across as both normal and empowered without ever crossing into faux-relatability or meaningless girlbossisms.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Ultimately, the judge ruled that jurors had heard enough without listening to a child’s heartbreak.
    Jenni Carlson, USA Today, 19 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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  • For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices Even standout stars at the time weren’t always focused on long-term plays other than Michael Jordan’s legendary Nike deal.
    Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Given that and the project’s high-quality design, board chairman John Stuart said on Tuesday, there wasn’t much more for the panel to do other than vote.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 24 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 30 Apr. 2025.

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