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stands out



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The crop marks are made by vegetation drawing on better nutrients and water supplies trapped in long-gone fortification ditches - leading to green growth that stands out.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

With her long hair tied back in a ponytail, a white top, beige jacket and wide-legged jeans, she stands out in an industry dominated by men in suits.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

One of the things that really stands out watching “Drive” now is how quiet the movie is and how often we’re just watching Ryan and Carey look at each other.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Between June 1 and July 13, here’s what stands out:

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

But Leper stands out for me as the person who was most often and most emphatically taken by surprise, by this and every other shift in our life at Devon.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles



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