sticks

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

Perhaps prospect River Ryan gets promoted into the starting rotation next month and sticks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It is why, at all levels, there are only a handful of times each season that a referee sticks with their own decision.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

It flared up as the sticks caught alight, and shadows danced on her face as she turned back to them.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda