stick

Example Sentences

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"But this change cannot come alone. We still need to see the chancellor stick by the terms we signed at 17 years old, and raise the threshold in line with our incomes."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

There are signs that the charges won’t stick: A Georgia judge released Moore on a $1 bond on the murder charge because he was so unconvinced that a jury would convict her.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“There’s this huge game theory incentive to be the first one to leave versus stick around, even if you think the fundamentals are fine,” said Brian Jacobs, a portfolio manager at Aptus Capital Advisors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

When choosing a tax professional, stick with somebody who is a CPA or has an enrolled-agent designation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

It had a hole I could stick my thumb through, and bits of thistle somehow poked through the stitches.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff