stuck

Example Sentences

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That rating stuck as shares climbed above $30 last fall, but the stock has since given up its big 2025 gains, dropping 39% to start 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He added: "You can be stuck anywhere for years and years but there's nothing like your mind. Embrace your mind and embrace your thoughts."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The text of the bill refers to a “self-reinforcing cycle” that the industrialized construction industry appears to be stuck in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Pro tip: If you’re driving, leave yourself some snacks that won’t melt and some waters in the car so you have some sustenance if you do get stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

When I kicked up my foot, he saw that the live coal was still stuck to the sole of it.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck