poke out
Example Sentences
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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
The ghostly remains draw swirling schools of fish, and a propeller and boilers poke out of the sand.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2022
Two drumstick tips poke out of an enormous pot of boiling water.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
