stick out

Example Sentences

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"It will stick out like a big sore thumb," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

At some point before the 2 June primary, "I assume somebody will stick out," Casey said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The head and raised arms of a doll stick out of the left side of the hoodie’s kangaroo pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Nothing super lucky, but stuff that makes me stick out as a Yankee fan.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2024

"We just need to stay hidden in crowds. We stick out too much on these streets."

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi