stick at
Example Sentences
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Based on the CPI numbers, many economists expected February’s core PCE inflation to stick at 3% or 3.1%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
On Wednesday, Gomes threw a couple other names into the potential mix: Prospects Miguel Vargas and Michael Busch, both of whom are infielders by trade but have yet to stick at any one spot defensively.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2023
Sargent argued his clients did not spit, yell or throw a stick at anyone.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023
But he was determined to stick at it, and not take the risk.
From Reuters • May 12, 2023
I jab the stick at the cluster a couple of times, and sure enough, part of the glittering rock comes loose.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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