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out-of-state

American  
[out-uhv-steyt] / ˈaʊt əvˈsteɪt /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or from another state of the U.S..

    a car with an out-of-state license plate; out-of-state vacationers.


Etymology

Origin of out-of-state

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

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The chief added that the department was aware of news reports suggesting that a “configuration error” by Flock had allowed out-of-state law enforcement agencies, including federal agents, to access license plate data from Ventura County in violation of state law.

From Los Angeles Times

Essentially, it’s too expensive to run the plant at full capacity at this time given the availability of other more economical supplies, but out-of-state money could make it worth the agency’s while.

From Los Angeles Times

He challenged the California court's out-of-state subpoena, which he believed was compelling him to travel against his will.

From BBC

For Wood and Orr, the football upgrade in Sacramento nonetheless represents a play to increase enrollment — particularly from out-of-state students that pay higher tuition — and engage a region with almost 3 million residents and limited sports options.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, the company has been able to quickly shift marketing focus to that audience, as well as its ongoing efforts to boost out-of-state attendance.

From Los Angeles Times