sticking out

Example Sentences

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I often stood crooked or perched on things to avoid sticking out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"A little cluster of stomach stones, with two leg bones sticking out indicates that the animal was not fully pulled apart before it has hit the fossil record," Clarke said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

One local geologist wore a black bed sheet with orange and red foam noodles sticking out of her head — yes, she was costumed as a volcano.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Paul responded by sticking out his tongue, playing to the theatre.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

“See? The mom in the window looking out at the snow, and the needle sticking out her finger.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste