the sticks
Example Sentences
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He has taken enough statistics classes to know that he needs a little more data from his time between the sticks with a U.S. jersey on his shoulders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
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
He heard the last shifting of the sticks in the fire as it died and turned to ash.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
