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outlines

  • plural of outline.
  • present tense form of outline (3rd person singular).

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The proposal, which will likely be finalized later this year, outlines a set of factors for employers to consider before approving investments.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Dicker said traders have kept losing money on long oil positions each time Trump announces he has in hand the outlines of a deal.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

The problem is that if you read the memorandum of understanding that vaguely outlines the deal, this isn’t true.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

In his book, he outlines 21 principles designed to encourage cooperation, based on both scientific research and decades of clinical experience.

From Science Daily Jun. 13, 2026

But now the doors were slamming all along the scarlet train, and the blurred outlines of parents were swarming forward for final kisses, last-minute reminders.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling