get stuck

Example Sentences

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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

If people at the top stay longer, does everyone else get stuck?

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

He said the Fed should be prepared to address elevated inflation proactively so it doesn’t get stuck near 3% in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Managed to get stuck in with a few battles and clearly wasn't going to just get out of the way of his team-mate, which delivered us some more fun wheel-to-wheel action.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Roli tries to hurry along the side streets, and by that, I mean he drives at twenty-six miles per hour, but we still get stuck at the drawbridge at its scheduled opening.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina