stuck

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Drivers are refusing to travel between the western Kayes region near Senegal and Bamako without security escorts, with passengers and goods stuck at the border, officials and passengers told AFP on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The Foreign Office has said it is "working urgently" to get British nationals stuck on board a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak home safely.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“I saw an ambulance stuck in standstill traffic announcing over a megaphone for pedestrians and vehicles to move out of the way,” Rose wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

“His name is Maverick. Remember him? I’m pretty sure it was you that had a hand in creating the preoccupation you claim I’m stuck in.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam