get stuck

Example Sentences

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Waymo has now paused its self-driving car service in five US cities, in response to a software issue which has seen some vehicles enter flooded roads and get stuck.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

To improve, she said, more investment in permanent housing is needed so people have a place to go and don’t get stuck in interim beds where they eventually get fed up or kicked out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He said inflation could be one “skunk” — that prices may get stuck around 3% growth annually — but said there are other concerns including the geopolitical threats.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Instead I’ll get stuck hurting because I don’t have Benny anymore.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor