stuck

Example Sentences

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"It was by where there's an old dump eroding onto the beach, and there's lots of bits of metal, so I looked down and thought it was nails stuck into something."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"They've got us cornered because they tell us: if you don’t accept the repatriation programme, you'll be stuck in a mess here in Congo," said Gabriela, visibly upset.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

"Every day our services hear from families who are stuck in grotty hostels and one-room B&Bs, where mould climbs the walls and children are boxed into tiny spaces with no privacy or room to play."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It’s for people stuck on a $150 train.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

And I realize that she’s stuck me with ordering.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith