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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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