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protrude

[proh-trood, pruh-] / proʊˈtrud, prə- /


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Hidden behind each protruding eye are two long, spiraled optic nerves -- a configuration not documented in any other lizard species.

From Science Daily

Though widely regarded as handsome, particularly early in his career, Mr. Nakadai’s most memorable physical feature—as he himself acknowledged—were his large, protruding eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Twisted metal protruding from the walls and broken glass still offer evidence of the catastrophe.

From BBC

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

The horse now appears to be standing upright with its head protruding from the back of its saddle.

From Los Angeles Times