out of place
Example Sentences
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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
Against the famously physical Rockets, the 6-foot-2 guard doesn’t look out of place on defense.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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
Set against rolling farmland and dark night skies, the UFO-shaped pod feels deliberately out of place - and that, increasingly, is the point.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Her perfectly styled bun was never out of place.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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