get stuck
Example Sentences
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“Because a lot of people get stuck in their old ways.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Or wages could get stuck at the current level.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Burns specialists said the injuries caused by heated squishy toys can be particularly severe because the gel inside can remain extremely hot and get stuck to the skin, prolonging the burn.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
That’s an unfortunate state to get stuck in, but much of the film industry finds itself in stasis right now.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
I walk ahead on the sidewalk, kicking away pine- cones and rocks and sticks so his chair won’t get stuck on them.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
