Example Sentences

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The people who live next door are out of town, so he sawed off some roots that were protruding into the street from the fallen elm tree.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2022

Her head and part of her torso were protruding from the bag.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2019

Her high cheekbones were protruding more, and the headaches were getting worse.

From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2017

The masts of the Cumberland were protruding above the water.

From The Monitor and the Merrimac Both sides of the story by Ramsay, H. Ashton

His eyes were protruding and shot through with blood; his lips were dry and cracked, his cheeks of a dull crimson and heavy sweat was pouring down his face.

From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness