out-of-state
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of out-of-state
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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They argued that out-of-state doctors are not licensed to practice in California and might be unfamiliar with state laws and standards of care, putting patients at risk and making oversight and disciplinary action difficult.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
But nowadays, the formerly sleepy streets are awash with diggers, orange construction cones and out-of-state license plates.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
One of Lee’s goals now is to save enough money to go to college out-of-state without having to work part time while in school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
“First, your grandmother has the nerve to take you on some out-of-state field trip, without asking me. When I demand an explanation, all she says is ‘It had to be done.’
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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