stuck

Example Sentences

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If you’re feeling stuck in this job market, you’re not alone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The term—for an economy stuck with both weak growth and high inflation—resurfaced last year when tariffs threatened to lift prices and crimp hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“So that’s something worth celebrating, that we have this incredible place that maybe shouldn’t have existed in the first place, maybe shouldn’t have stuck around, and yet it does.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

So the game has been stuck in a doom loop.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“And you don’t hate being stuck with a partner,” Elliot said, making it very clear in his tone that he thought Corban was delusional.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin