standing out
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Over time, erosion removed some of the softer surrounding material, leaving the harder carbonate-filled fractures standing out as ridges.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Beyond its storytelling, the song’s melody and chopped vocal riff are unforgettable on this track, standing out from the rest of the album.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
But there’s one race that’s standing out, much as the likeness of an old man’s face once did on Cannon Mountain.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2026
Bates, an uncapped Australian spinner, finished as the tournament's joint-leading wicket-taker with 13, at an average of 14.46, while Phillips has bucked the general trend by standing out as an English domestic player.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
They remained standing, out of the reach of the golden chain.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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