outside of

1
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 But Nashville also is home to lots of celebs who work outside of Music Row. Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025 This could also create reputational damage for users outside of Tea. Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 Both were recorded at the Sonic Ranch outside of El Paso, Texas, and both were produced by Charles Godfrey. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2025 Season two will premiere on the BBC and, outside of the UK and Ireland, on Netflix where available. Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 July 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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  • During his 2024 campaign, Trump embraced podcasts as a key media strategy to reach audiences beyond traditional outlets, and made high-profile campaign appearances on podcasts hosted by comedians like Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, and Theo Von.
    Will Steakin, ABC News, 15 July 2025
  • To move beyond a reactive footing, organizations must invest in these intelligence disciplines and shift them from niche capabilities to a key corporate function integrated throughout the organization.
    Control Risks, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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  • Honor can be seen wearing a darker shade of red lipstick and gold necklaces, posing beside her mom.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025
  • Fans speculated that the embarrassed woman spotted beside Byron and Cabot was their co-worker Stoddard. When reached for comment, the company directed Fox News Digital to their statement on social media.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
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  • Take precautions when outside for extended periods of time: Use a safe, natural sunscreen and cover your skin with protective clothing such as long sleeves and hats.
    Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
  • Since those were veterans and McCarthy is a first-year starter, this projection doesn’t quite generate QB1 value, but McCarthy is just outside that tier.
    KC Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
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  • Add the steak in an even layer, without overlapping the meat (if necessary, work in batches to prevent crowding the pan).
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
  • Those without fines are also encouraged to donate items, as each item will be used anonymously to forgive another patron’s fines.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 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
Preposition
  • Everyone seemed white, and every man other than the fathers and the very old seemed belligerent.
    Michael Thomas, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
  • The Justice Department further noted that no more files related to the case — other than a video meant to prove that Epstein killed himself — would be made public.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 19 July 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 Jul. 2025.

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