stick
Example Sentences
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The longer that fuel costs are elevated, the higher fares will go and the longer those high prices will stick, the executives say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
“They conceded at least at trial, and the video shows, he never swung the stick and the stick was never coming down towards anyone,” Galipo said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
"It will stick out like a big sore thumb," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
As a result, the particles stick together, forming larger clusters that can be removed more easily.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
He sat in the sun and played with the pups and watched the team leave and come back and always he had a stick.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
