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outside of

Idioms  

  1. Except for, aside from, as in Outside of a little lipstick, she wore no makeup. [Colloquial; mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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I think that’s a huge thread: Can you actually create an interesting brand outside of the show?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Trump commented on the crash shortly after it happened, speaking to reporters outside of Air Force One.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Nonprofessional counselors, including family and clergy, can still engage in this conduct, as can professional counselors outside of their paid practice.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The legislation prohibits the use of residential properties "specifically for the placement of ashes" as well as the burial of remains outside of cemeteries and areas where ecological burial is legal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It was so important that the team was about to board a small unmarked plane and fly to a top-secret facility outside of London for a week of mission-specific training alongside British Special Forces.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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