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sticks



NOUN
boondocks
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But the retired Lebanese army general said it would be tough to replicate "in broader and more complex areas", particularly if Hezbollah sticks to its stance.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

In Japan, baseball games are nine innings of songs and chants, drums and noise sticks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Police and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government have not commented on the use of sticks and tear gas against protesters.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Tyson Chen, co-founder and co-CEO of Avoca AI, said the startup generally sticks with frontier models.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

My breath sticks in my throat and I lean farther away from him, the railing digging into my back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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