stick

Example Sentences

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But even having the most charismatic goal scorer who ever lived couldn’t make soccer stick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A video widely circulated online showed a number of people, including one wielding a hurling stick, confronted the attacker until police officers arrived at the scene.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

To the extent you want to own gold, the best advice may be to pick a small but meaningful allocation and stick with it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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