The arrow hit the outermost ring on the target.
the outermost planet in our solar system
Recent Examples on the WebThere are seven layers of skin, and most topical products, such as skincare products, only penetrate the stratum corneum (the outermost layer).—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 Unlike other solar eclipses, a total eclipse offers spectators a chance to gaze upon the spectacular sight with the naked eye after the orbiting moon completely blocks out the sun's light, leaving only the outermost layer visible.—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2024 The outermost layers are the photosphere (the bright surface), the chromosphere (the transition region) and the corona.—Rebecca Boyle, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2024 The Cybertruck does not ship with clear coat, that outermost layer of transparent paint that comes as standard on almost every new motor vehicle on the planet.—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2024 The outermost pocket, designed with partial mesh, adds an extra layer of functionality — perfect for storing damp flip-flops or any shoes that benefit from additional ventilation.—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024 The flight, headed to Toyama airport, was forced to return to Sapporo-New Chitose airport after a crack was found on the outermost of four layers covering the plane's cockpit.—Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024 If the outermost toe lands below that line, the track was likely made by a black bear.—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 7 Feb. 2024 Our skin’s outermost layer, the epidermis, acts as a waterproof barrier that holds moisture inside — and keeps everything else out.—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
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