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Verb
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This could be an eye-opener to what’s really sticking out.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026 -
In Beijing, Elliott placed fourth in banked slalom and sixth in snowboard cross with half an inch of his femur bone sticking out of his leg.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The extraordinary original plans for the Colburn Center included turning the parking lot across 2nd from the hall into a public plaza with a giant video wall and high-end outdoor sound system, for projecting nightly concerts in the hall.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the center of it all, with its estates and postcard vistas, is Merritt Island (population around 35,000), projecting an air of serene insularity.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Extending (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extending%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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