unstuck

Example Sentences

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Sabalenka was the heavy favourite to beat underdog Madison Keys in the 2025 Australian Open final, but came unstuck.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

While Gay's recent century came against James Anderson's Lancashire, he has previously come unstuck against Test-level bowlers.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But many family-run businesses come unstuck because they focus on short-term moneymaking, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Over the last couple of years, the long-term political parallels between the U.S. and the United Kingdom seem to have come unstuck.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

He unstuck his feet from the warm linoleum and wiggled his toes.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds