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But when you grow up, you’re stuck with a birthday dinner.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Some of the appeal is the concept’s accessibility: Fans can play a version without needing to be stranded somewhere à la “Survivor” or stuck in a house for weeks like on “Big Brother.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
"We were stuck with no petrol. So we couldn't move. We had to cancel all our plans," 43-year-old tourist Neagu told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
It stinks if you get stuck in it, but it’s also a sign of a desirable situation, of good weather and lively culture and plentiful entertainment options that include, typically, winning baseball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
His fingers, which stuck out, had turned blue in the cold.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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