Examples of outset in a Sentence
There have been problems with the project from the outset.
From its very outset, the company has produced the highest quality products.
He made it clear at the outset that he is not going to quit his job.
She set high goals for herself at the outset of her career.
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By laying the foundation at the outset of these individuals joining the workforce, companies can create a strong, sustainable talent pipeline.
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Brent Daub, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
From the outset, the Trump administration has been dogged by ethics controversies, from the president’s own foray into the cryptocurrency industry to Elon Musk’s dual roles as both the head of DOGE and a major federal contractor.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 7 May 2025
Officials said the proximity of the rate hikes was caused by a delay in the May 1 increase, which was supposed to go into effect in October at the outset of fiscal year 2024-2025 that was caused by a personnel transition.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
Imports surged more than 40% at the outset of this year as companies rushed inventory into the U.S. ahead of potential tariffs, data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Brent Daub, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
From the outset, the Trump administration has been dogged by ethics controversies, from the president’s own foray into the cryptocurrency industry to Elon Musk’s dual roles as both the head of DOGE and a major federal contractor.
—Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 7 May 2025
Officials said the proximity of the rate hikes was caused by a delay in the May 1 increase, which was supposed to go into effect in October at the outset of fiscal year 2024-2025 that was caused by a personnel transition.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
Imports surged more than 40% at the outset of this year as companies rushed inventory into the U.S. ahead of potential tariffs, data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Outset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outset. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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outset
noun
out·set
ˈau̇t-ˌset 
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