poke out
Example Sentences
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Brushes - some stuck fast - poke out of paint pots piled across the floorboards, table and chairs.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
He accessorized with dark shades and zipped the jacket halfway so that his thin gold necklace could poke out.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024
Tiny rods poke out to touch the doorknob at precise points, verifying that its dimensions meet the specification.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023
The smaller streets, where grapevines poke out from old houses, do, too.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2023
Soft, dimpled elbows poke out from her lacy sleeves, and red beads wind up her wrists.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
