the sticks
Example Sentences
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After Searle kicked the conversion, the fly-half then added a penalty in front of the sticks.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Authorized to try, Muse failed; I took over and logged in, then passed the sticks back to the agent.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
He has taken enough statistics classes to know that he needs a little more data from his time between the sticks with a U.S. jersey on his shoulders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Long Germany's number two behind World Cup winner Manuel Neuer, Ter Stegen took over between the sticks after the former's retirement in 2024, but has suffered a series of injury setbacks.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
And then, moving the strings with the sticks with his one hand, Bryce made Edward dance and drop and sway.
From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo
