stuck

Example Sentences

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Like a pinball hurled into the the modern tech bubble, Duncan has spent the season trying to stay in the game without getting stuck or free-falling into oblivion too quickly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Two thirds of drawdowns in May have been driven by oil that is currently stuck in cargo ships at sea at a time when declines in exports are outpacing falling imports, according to Goldman.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Inflation in the U.S. has been stuck above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target since 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Bach-Mortensen says the UK is stuck in a bind where changes are needed but "acting rashly" could mean driving good providers out of the system.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

I left my phone in the front hall this morning, and I see right away that Mom has texted three times to ask if we’re OK and if we got stuck in the rain.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison