out of place
Example Sentences
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But it was also from being insecure or feeling out of place or hated.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The work reflects Kahlo’s ambivalence toward the U.S. where she often felt out of place and her homesickness for Mexico.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Perched high on mountain ridges, they seemed out of place, raising questions about where they came from and what they might reveal about Antarctica's past and future.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026
McLean said he would advise any young male ballet dancers who feel out of place to "stick it out".
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Despite her uniform, she'd always seemed a little out of place at the prison, and she looked especially uncomfortable now.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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