How to Use on the outside in a Sentence

on the outside

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Definition of on the outsidenext
  • His father, on the outside of the net, echoes the same.
    — Caroline Boudreaux, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • The spuds are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside and dressed with just the right amount of salt.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The store looks small on the outside, gagantic on the inside.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2023
  • First, make sure nothing is blocking the end of the vent on the outside of your home.
    — Maya Pottiger, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Blood and saliva were on the outside of the blue Ford Mustang.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Feb. 2024
  • At the end of the day, your health is a reflection of you and shines on the outside anyway.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
  • More than a few were overbaked on the outside and straight up raw in the middle.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
  • On the inside, there are two card slots and on the outside, there is a slip pocket on the back.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Two of the top drivers, and one on the outside of the playoff chase, didn’t make it to Monday.
    — Larry Lage, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This apple quick bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Despite what is seen on the outside, Jenn is still Jenn.
    — Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2023
  • The fish was perfect: well-seasoned and crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside.
    — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Croquettes the size of golf balls are golden and crispy on the outside with a creamy blend of potatoes and Comté.
    — Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The best part of all is that the bag manages to keep its crescent shape on the outside, even if the inside is packed to the brim.
    — Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The inside of the canopy did not feel wet, and the water on the outside also dried very quickly.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • What’s yellow on the outside and red, orange, blue, green, brown, and black on the inside?
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Its convection heat gets the spuds buttery and creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • But nobody on the outside — not even the teams trying to lure him — has a clue where Ohtani is signing.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Grill Sandwiches: Spread butter on the outside of the bread slices.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Mochi’s gluten-free crust uses rice for the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
    — Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The air fryer’s steam infusion will leave your food crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
    — Dhara Patel, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Embers can collect in the small nooks and crannies on the outside of homes, and flames can crack windows.
    — Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023
  • Sherpa warmth on the inside, sleek denim on the outside.
    — Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this side will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2023
  • But if that’s the true meaning, then why is the Hermit’s lantern — which carries a shining star — on the outside of his body?
    — Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2023
  • With Johnson on the outside, Young will have two trusty targets that new head coach Dave Canales can scheme around.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Ringer and Maxwell were often on the outside, keeping Moeller guessing as to who would get the ball.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Each ball features a textured ring on the outside and a fun toy inside that rattles and spins.
    — Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The chicken should have browned on top and be fully cooked and the broccoli should be a bit charred on the outside but still retain some crunch.
    — Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • On the court, the breathable jersey fabric on the outside and mesh on the inside will keep your skin feeling cool and dry at all times.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 28 Aug. 2023

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