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Example Sentences

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Oil prices will likely remain high regardless of whether a peace deal sticks.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Like early hominids, birds craft sticks and stones into tools.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Djokovic sticks to a sparse schedule these days, believing it gives him the best shot at finally moving clear of Margaret Court in terms of all-time major wins.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Another Apple TV favorite, “Shrinking,” sticks closer to Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Rhys sticks his hand between us to give me a plastic cup.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam