stick out
Example Sentences
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Possible candidate names are swirling but no individual will stick out his or her neck in public until they know they have the backing of the party.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
But while the new house looks different, it doesn’t stick out: It has the same footprint as the original cabin and the exterior has a lot of wood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
“The last one scared me,” Velasquez said as he watched left-fielder Moises Rodriguez stick out his glove running to catch it and start a victory celebration.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Those that have been left behind stick out like sore hitchhiker’s thumbs, which helps explain recent activist interest.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
It caused me to recall something I’d read once: if ever you’re in a crowded theater and there’s a fire, you should stick out your elbows and raise up your feet.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
