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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

My father sat on the sofa, looking out of place in his striped pajamas.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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