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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
no feet sticking out in the aisles, please
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
managed to stick out the whole race despite her bad knee
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Recent Examples of stick out
While the reporter asked her multiple questions about her advice for the siblings — as well as her own life as a new mother — one piece of advice stuck out the most.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Throughout the years, several small moments have stuck out to Peterson.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Josh Allen has signed a lot of autographs over the years, but one request sticks out to him more than the others.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Jones, though, got his stick out, and Arvidsson’s shot rolled up Jones’ blade, fooling Shesterkin.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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With two foot-long horns protruding from either side of their heads, a large hump resting on their shoulders and folds of loose skin drooping from their neck, these aren’t your typical black-and-white milk carton dairy cows.—
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On the back, the 9a breaks from Pixel tradition, replacing the width-spanning camera bar with a small module protruding from the back.—
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Johnson stands to gain politically from standing up to a president who is deeply unpopular in liberal Chicago.—
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Shopping at local, independent bookstores is incredibly important, especially in a community like Opelousas, where Black Pot Bookshop stands as the only bookstore in the city.—
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
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The innovation and access surrounding campus visits in particular stands out as a place where higher education made important and significant strides.—
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Which moments and/or auditions stood out most to you?—
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There were other notable AI appearances at SXSW including Rivian, which is on the road to Level 3 autonomy and had a thrilling Electric Joyride where passengers could experience how well the electric car handles tricky terrain and steep curves.—
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Sheriff Jim Cooper has said the change to responding to mental health calls came in response to legal concerns and because deputies are not adequately trained to handle such crises.—
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Beattie is just one figure in a bulging cast of characters that Stewart handily divides into five main categories: Funders, Thinkers, Sergeants, Infantry and Power Players.—
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
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One in three women endures menstrual migraines and the headaches impact women in all life stages, including pregnancy, postpartum and through menopause.—
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“Stick out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20out. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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