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outskirts

British  
/ ˈaʊtˌskɜːts /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular) outlying or bordering areas, districts, etc, as of a city

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However, the thousands of wild boar that roam the area, some of which have been known to enter the outskirts of Barcelona itself, have been identified as a key factor behind the spread of ASF.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In a tribute posted on the band's website on Thursday, Bartram said he first met Oakes at a hotel on the outskirts of Leicester in 1969 and they "instantly hit if off".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"We’ve kept the animals inside since September 9," said Giorgos Xenitidis, a 59-year-old livestock farmer in the outskirts of Thessaloniki.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Around 14,000 packages leave the warehouse located on the outskirts of the city of Missoula on an average day, said Cody Cameron, the site manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

By the time we’ve cleared the rickety buildings of the town and get into the outskirts of the settlement I know that this trip is going to be brutal.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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