stand out

Example Sentences

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There were some average dates, plenty of nice-guy, zero-chemistry dates, but a few stand out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“Among firms involved in the AI build-out, the hyperscalers and stocks tied to investment in power infrastructure stand out as attractive opportunities.”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“It will be difficult to stand out in a market that is already so crowded,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Among lizards, goannas stand out as the only lineage known to have lost this armour, only to regain it in a remarkable evolutionary twist.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Moshe had taught me: Do nothing to stand out.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz