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It’s roughly the same size as my 2011-era car key fob and it sticks out, especially on small wrists.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 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

Granted, Bolivia's 10 defeats while still having a route to the World Cup sticks out, but they did have eight matches against teams in the world's top 20.

From BBC Nov. 17, 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 pushes his way to a window, sticks out his arm, waves, shouts good-bye, his blue eyes bright with danger.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti



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