sticky

Example Sentences

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It’s the memory of summer cookouts, sweltering, sticky heat, and outdoor lunches with friends.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

And prices will stay sticky, even if the harvests in Brazil and in Vietnam normalise and the price of raw coffee retreats a little.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But even if that comes to pass, inflation excluding food and energy remains sticky, notably for services.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

That is sometimes when people’s tax situations get the most sticky.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Jack quickly pulled the rest of the strangely sticky ropes off himself, then threw his legs over the side of the table, noticing for the first time why his feet had been so warm.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley