protrude

Example Sentences

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His face in careful concentration, the Major-General from Ukraine's Civil Protection Service clings tightly to a precious bundle, wrapped for protection in his coat - and out of which two small pink shoes protrude.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

In a canyon overlooking Paradise Cove, melted steel beams protrude from a concrete foundation that survived Woolsey.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

The CARs can recognize specific proteins, known as antigens, that protrude from cancer cells.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2024

His chin is pitched forward, his ears protrude and his brow is furrowed over glinting black eyes.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Sticky notes protrude from the book’s pages, and she closes it once in a while to mutter things to herself before checking the book again.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali