protrude

Example Sentences

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His face in careful concentration, the Major-General from Ukraine's Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat - and out of which two small pink shoes protrude.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

His chin is pitched forward, his ears protrude and his brow is furrowed over glinting black eyes.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Large planks of charred wood protrude into the walkway to the home, and pieces of insulation fall from the damaged ceiling despite a tarp they put up to cover it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2023

The roots of a tree protrude through the wall of a makeshift toilet where birds have made their nests.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

The flesh melts, the forehead bulges more prominently, the cheekbones protrude.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque