sticking out
Example Sentences
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Images shared by Nepali police showed floodwater surging through a river, sweeping away houses in its path, while AFP images depicted the top floor of a house sticking out from muddy soil.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Ceuta has been in Spanish hands since 1580 and occupies a peninsula sticking out into the Mediterranean from the coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
From sticking out his tongue on the big screen to wildly cheering on his older brother, Kenye has been hailed by fans as one of the unexpected breakout stars of the 2026 tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
This time it was Miles Robinson who was victimized, sticking out his right leg but whiffing on an attempt to keep Elmali’s pass from slipping through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
But when Miel hopped off the pillar to join Zeke on the ground, he couldn’t see a bolt that was sticking out the side.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
