Example sentences of "stand out [prep] [noun prp] " in BNC.

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1 Phacelia ‘ Lavender Lass ’ , a new hardy annual with large , white-eyed , lilac flowers , really stands out from T&M , as does ‘ Cherry Blossom ’ , the pink and white form of Salvia coccinea , a lovely partner for last year 's ‘ Lady in Red ’ .
2 Layton described the four things which stand out in Leonard , which give him the confidence to work as he does , and promote his work : The strong tradition of learning ; the business entrepreneurship of his family ; the broad philanthropy/charity which hall-marked it ; and , lastly , the self-awareness that comes from being a Cohen — not understood as class-distinction , but from the high symbolism of ‘ the priest and his role . ’
3 He noticed that the veins were standing out on Michael 's forehead and against his will felt a surge of apprehension .
4 Trouble was , I 'd stood out against Crumwallis earlier this week .
5 It is not certain how many of the leading members were privy to this scheme : Lloyd-Greame seems to have sat on the fence ; Hoare , Wood , Cave , Salisbury and some of the other peers stood out for Baldwin , but this was not contained in the advice which convinced Stamfordham .
6 Two bright spots of colour stood out on Meredith 's creamy cheeks .
7 I stood out like Moby Dick .
8 With lettering that stood out like Braille ,
9 It was a long speech , but only one point stood out in Sophie 's mind .
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