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sticky

adjective as in gummy, adhesive

adjective as in humid and hot

adjective as in difficult, embarrassing, awkward

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“It does little to tackle the U.K.’s sticky services inflation, while other measures could even exacerbate the problem and provides only limited reprieve for the BOE,” the economists wrote in a note to clients.

Roasted apples, dusted with cinnamon and brown sugar, bring soft caramelized notes, while spoonfuls of apple butter introduce deep, sticky fruit flavor.

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The jump from one piece of content to another keeps Roblox sticky—and very much like YouTube.

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A firm reading could suggest that inflation remain sticky as the year closes.

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The Bank of Mexico cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points earlier this month but sounded cautious about further easing, pointing to sticky core inflation.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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