outwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Thursday's inflation data, however, was well in line with analyst's expectations, as high fuel prices have begun to ripple outwards across the US economy.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
"This leads to the inner core getting really hot and dense as energy is transported outwards."
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
As they looked through the data, the team found that the shock front kept colliding with the disc, disturbing its rhythm, causing tiny streams of gas to fly outwards.
From Space Scoop • Sep. 19, 2025
When it hits a surface, the wind spreads out, blowing outwards unpredictably.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024
The group in front of him shifted and laughter shivered outwards from among them, light, excited laughter that went echoing among the tall rocks.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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