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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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"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

While Dubai's glossy image abounds online, many of the migrant workers who help power the economy here earn modest wages and live in shared accommodation on the outskirts of the city.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“A lot of these new-build homes are out in communities usually on the outskirts of town and there are a lot of shared amenities,” Berner said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Opening the window, she noticed Dale walking along the lawn at the outskirts of the woods.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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