the sticks
Example Sentences
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But ever since the laws of the game were rewritten in 1997 to prohibit challenging the keeper mid-catch, the man between the sticks has become a protected species.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Long Germany's number two behind World Cup winner Manuel Neuer, Ter Stegen took over between the sticks after the former's retirement in 2024, but has suffered a series of injury setbacks.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
The equipment managers may have the most difficult job in the Olympic hockey tournament since they must prepare and maintain the sticks, skates, gloves and uniforms for 25 players, some of whom they’ve never met.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
Against France in the Six Nations last year, under heavy, late pressure, he nailed a line-out throw to Ollie Chessum from which Elliot Daly went under the sticks for a game-winning try.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
Wax dripped down the sticks, gathering in craggy hills at their bases.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
