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as in open-air
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an outdoor picnic is always at the mercy of the weather, of course
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Recent Examples of outdoor
Shop even more deals on outdoor Christmas lights at Amazon, Target, Wayfair, and Walmart below, with prices starting at $10.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Conveniently, there’s an abundance of things to do just beyond the city limits, from nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts to vintage shops well-suited for the antique hunter.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The luxury hotel also has multiple restaurants spotlighting local and international cuisine, a knowledgeable wellness concierge, a 230-foot-long outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
That frustration is largely why this year, 42% of those putting up outdoor lights are considering hiring professional help.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Conveniently, there’s an abundance of things to do just beyond the city limits, from nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts to vintage shops well-suited for the antique hunter.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The luxury hotel also has multiple restaurants spotlighting local and international cuisine, a knowledgeable wellness concierge, a 230-foot-long outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
That frustration is largely why this year, 42% of those putting up outdoor lights are considering hiring professional help.
—Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lurie was able to tap into voter disillusionment over brazen retail theft, crime, open-air drug dens, and homeless encampments that made residents fearful and businesses flee.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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The project will include trail improvements, picnic tables, a playground, an open-air pavilion and landscape enhancements.Mason Rouser, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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News reported that outside groups tied to Republicans like former House Speaker poured nearly $7 million into the Virginia primary in a push to unseat Good.Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In almost all cases, 96% didn't need any outside medical care, while 92% had no symptoms at all.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hot water strips the skin of its naturally hydrating oils and may also disrupt the skin barrier, a mix of cells and fats that form a protective outer layer on the skin.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Knowing how to layer and get dressed for freezing temperatures is handy, too, but the right outer layer can enhance your style all season long while keeping you cozy.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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But as rain goes, Friday’s did not seem notably heavy, and no great determination or stout umbrella seemed needed to defy the drops and venture into the out-of-doors.Martin Weil, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2023
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Earlier this year, my book The Great Outdoors: A User’s Guide came out, representing about 12 years’ worth of poking around in the out-of-doors—climbing, backpacking, hiking, skiing, trail running, mountain biking, bike touring, and just about everything else.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2017
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Among those evacuated to neighboring Iraq and Lebanon were top commanders of Iran’s powerful Quds Forces, the external branch of the Revolutionary Guards Corps, the officials said.Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are two types of radiation: internal and external.Doru Paul, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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Melillo and his husband, Lance Miletich, decamped to Miami from New York six years ago, looking for a more outdoorsy, sunny life for their always-on-the-go toddler.Mark Holgate, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2024
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Gabi wants an honest, outdoorsy man who will always put her first.Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2023
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“Outdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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