outwith
Britishpreposition
Example Sentences
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But the Fife town is in the grips of an affordable housing crisis, where property prices are being stoked by the influence of wealthy buyers from outwith Scotland.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
But even outwith the machines and coffee itself, there is an assortment of related paraphernalia.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
The judge told the court: “The legislation is not in accordance with law and the Northern Ireland Assembly acted outwith the margin of appreciation afforded to it in this field”.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
"I've got incredibly thick skin, and I'm always happy to make a joke of myself but I think it did get a bit too much for me when it was outwith my control," she said.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024
Sailing outwith the confines of ordered government, their lawless outlook and freebooting found a ready rejoinder in restraint of trade and arbitrary imprisonment.
From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by David W. (David William) Bone
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