stick

Example Sentences

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Ding has also told the backstory of his favorite letter: As a kid he found a stick shaped like an F.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"Certain anthropomorphic phrases may even stick in readers' minds and can potentially shape public perception of AI in unhelpful ways," Aune said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

It will be brave, however, to stick with Rosenior if his messaging is not getting across to the players - with Chelsea supporters famously impatient given the hiring and firing under previous owner Roman Abramovich.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

After a strong performance from freshman Tiana Sumanasekera, she didn’t stick the dismount and finished with 9.8250, the lowest score.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

With a sharp stick he dug down carefully, following the winding stems to the small, knobbly root.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver