stick around
Example Sentences
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For example, those who are likely to stick around in a job for a long time are better candidates for annuity products than those who may move around frequently.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
It’s unclear if Pratt will stick around to deal with that, as he’s now honor-bound to move out of L.A.
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2026
Getting students trained starting in high school also tends to produce workers with the skills and commitment to stick around for the long haul, according to Abrantes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
And the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has repeated today that "if there is a contest, he'll be in it" – a reference to the prime minister's insistence he wants to stick around.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
After class, I stick around as Ms. Fleming ordered.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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