stood out
Example Sentences
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The Envelope spoke to the teams from five Emmy-nominated series that stood out not just for the action but for how they elevated the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
When the Kimberly-Clark team studied it, the length of its fibers and their slender diameter stood out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Five companies stood out because of the depth of their documented commitment to AI — in filings, in capital allocation and in workforce decisions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Japan were disappointed that their World Cup ended at the last-32 stage, having stood out as one of the most exciting teams early on.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Veins stood out in bas-relief on the necks of both men but neither arm moved more than two or three degrees to the right or left of the fulcrum point.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
