stick out
Example Sentences
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Shelton, who stands 6-foot-4, is a ferocious athlete who can smother the court, and he’s developed a mental tenacity to stick out tough moments, like that tiebreak over Carlos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
On a nuts and bolts level, it’s all screwed together tight, even the pieces that stick out at weird angles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
At some point before the 2 June primary, "I assume somebody will stick out," Casey said.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
Those that have been left behind stick out like sore hitchhiker’s thumbs, which helps explain recent activist interest.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
“But his ears stick out like a mouse,” Mari said.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
