stick around
Example Sentences
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The idea was you incentivize people to stick around with the prospect of a big payday upon an exit or an IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
"Our study suggests using them intermittently, then activating suction at intervals, might be better. That's because mosquitoes don't tend to stick around their target when both clues aren't used at the same time."
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
Should Powell stick around after his term ends on May 15, that could put a damper on the market, Smith said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Still, I was fortunate to get the chance at Bournemouth, and also lucky in that I received some good advice on how I might stick around.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Like maybe this nerdy dude can stick around if he wants.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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