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extend (out)

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as in to stick out

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Today, smoke rises from piles of concrete and metal poles sticking out of a mountain of debris where the apartments once stood, in a video captured by one of the former residents and shared with the Herald.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

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One faction argues that battle-ground states are won by re-assuring swing voters and projecting moderation.

— Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026
Pet industry spending hit $158 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $165 billion this year, according to the American Pet Products Association, and a growing share of that money is going into the home itself.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

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