stick out

Example Sentences

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Most top directors can’t act to save their lives, which is why they tend to appear as themselves and stick out like splinters.

From Salon

Woltemade obliged, sticking out a boot to poke home from close range before a lengthy VAR check confirmed the German was just onside.

From Barron's

Paul responded by sticking out his tongue, playing to the theatre.

From BBC

Instead of acting like an adult, he acted like a child sticking out his tongue.

From Salon

A few lampposts stick out from the perimeter of the dock, blinking in and out of power.

From Literature