out of place
Example Sentences
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He was being raised in a liberal Jewish household with a vocal and politically progressive mother, and Elliott’s views were out of place.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
Against the famously physical Rockets, the 6-foot-2 guard doesn’t look out of place on defense.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Atoms that are out of place are less stable and more likely to dissolve when exposed to water.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
With his 6-foot frame, blue eyes, and head of thick blond hair with not a strand out of place, he could be a hedge-fund whiz, or a boutique fitness instructor, or a visiting European aristocrat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
And even if I liked sports, I’d still look out of place.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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