out-of-state
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of out-of-state
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Four-year college costs vary: roughly $124,000 for an in-state public university, $204,000 for an out-of-state public school and $262,000 for a private university.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The three-bedroom, one-bath home was dilapidated before an out-of-state house flipper fixed it up, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
You need several weeks off to help an elderly, out-of-state parent recover from a broken hip or, in much better news, you have just had a baby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Otherwise, Berman said, if an out-of-state doctor commits “malpractice or negligence, there’s no recourse for the California patient.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
The out-of-state newcomer, rich and headstrong, contented herself with luxury and even less of their company.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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