outwith
Britishpreposition
Example Sentences
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But he added that there was still capacity for more visitors outwith the festivals in August.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
The transport operator said it had taken the "difficult decision" to divert services away from Niddrie due to "circumstances outwith their control".
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
The judge told the court: “The legislation is not in accordance with law and the Northern Ireland Assembly acted outwith the margin of appreciation afforded to it in this field”.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
The first minister told BBC Scotland News that some of the difficulties he had faced since he succeeded Nicola Sturgeon in March were "outwith my control".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2023
Sailing outwith the confines of ordered government, their lawless outlook and freebooting found a ready rejoinder in restraint of trade and arbitrary imprisonment.
From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by David W. (David William) Bone
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