stuck on
Example Sentences
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It was not clear how long the woman might be stuck on Pitcairn Island or how she will be isolated from the around 50 people who call the British territory home.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
A Bay Area resident who was stuck on a cruise ship during a deadly hantavirus outbreak has returned to Santa Clara County and is being monitored by health officials.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Hundreds of ships and their crews, including massive oil tankers, are still stuck on either side of the strait, which Iran declared closed weeks ago.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
"I picked up the hammer, stuck on Frankie goes to Hollywood's Two Tribes, got myself psyched up and went outside."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Like those scrubbing pads Mom used to clean the frying pan when stuff was really stuck on.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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