out of place
Example Sentences
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Not entirely out of place in Queens, as Stuhlmann said: “You do see more crop tops at the U.S. Open than at any other tournament.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
He was being raised in a liberal Jewish household with a vocal and politically progressive mother, and Elliott’s views were out of place.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
The report confirmed there were no “obvious signs” of foul play and that “nothing seemed out of place or disturbed” in Brendon’s home, which appeared to be under renovation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Atoms that are out of place are less stable and more likely to dissolve when exposed to water.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
It was larger than the pebbles around it, and it looked out of place, as if someone had left it there by accident.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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