on the stick
Example Sentences
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Harley had one career goal in 40 regular-season games, but beat Grubauer high on the stick side.
From Washington Times • May 10, 2023
Landeskog beat Tampa Bay’s Nick Paul on a faceoff in the Lightning’s end and the puck ended up on the stick of Cale Makar, whose shot bounced in front of the net.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2022
Twice, Alcock would pull up on the stick at the last second.
From Washington Post • May 21, 2022
A longer loan has the carrot on the stick of a more palatable monthly payment, but it comes with a number of drawbacks.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2022
We both let the balloons drop, and Dad pulled back on the stick and we climbed into the sky.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
