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Moroccan-born Lemssouguer sticks out in London’s clubby finance scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A sizable boat dock sticks out over the water, while a swimming pool overlooking Biscayne Bay can be seen in the backyard.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

It also sticks out to me now because if you see him on the street now, it’s a gaggle of 35 reporters the second he steps out.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2025

“So one reason for why my dot for 2025 sticks out so much from everyone else’s is because I’m more sanguine on the inflation outlook than a lot of other people are,” Miran said.

From Barron's • Oct. 7, 2025

He sticks out his hand for a shake but quickly pulls it back.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon



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