Example Sentences

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The thing that was supposed to be the mouth was protruding in an odd way that’s not really characteristic of goblin sharks.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2023

A scan revealed that her cervix was open, and the umbilical cord was protruding, leaving her at risk of a fatal infection, as well as hemorrhage from the detaching placenta, Dr. Stabile said.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2022

He was kneeling beside the coffee table, and he was gagging and sputtering on a foot-long, purple, slimy thing that was protruding from his mouth.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

A silver whistle was protruding from under the mustache, and he was carrying a large wooden crate under one arm, his broomstick under the other.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

A portion of the liver was protruding, and a piece weighing 1 1/4 ounces was removed, complete recovery following.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)