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
Alex Wennberg then broke his stick at the tail end of the second penalty and couldn’t get off the ice — forcing his team to play another half-minute effectively down a man.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2023
But he was determined to stick at it, and not take the risk.
From Reuters • May 12, 2023
I have made many mistakes in my life, and will probably make many more, but I hope never to throw a stick at a bear again.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
