stuck in

Example Sentences

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President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. would escort commercial vessels stuck in the shipping corridor, in an operation he dubbed “Project Freedom.”

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Hundreds of cargo ships from dozens of countries remain stuck in the Gulf.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Because of the extreme price rule, Sandisk is stuck in MSCI’s small-company index instead, even though it is big enough for the S&P 500, Russell and Nasdaq-100.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Liz Thorne, 67, said she uses the M4 at least five times a week, and is in favour of a relief road to help workers who are stuck "in that traffic every single night".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But it had gotten stuck in the mud and was becoming a popular hangout for birds.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown