be stuck on
Example Sentences
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It was not clear how long the woman might be stuck on Pitcairn Island or how she will be isolated from the around 50 people who call the British territory home.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
He is choosing to go on to a variable rate, because he doesn't want to be "stuck" on another fixed.
From BBC • May 9, 2024
“I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, I really don’t want to be stuck on the putting green with who knows how long of a delay.’
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2023
It is typical for prisoners to be stuck on death row for decades, caught in a snare of proceedings and appeals.
From Slate • Oct. 8, 2023
They seemed to be stuck on Elephant Island along with the men.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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