sticks

Example Sentences

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For decades, small grooves on ancient human teeth were thought to be evidence of deliberate tool use – people cleaning their teeth with sticks or fibers, or easing gum pain with makeshift “toothpicks.”

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

With fuel prices persistently high, the truck driver now sticks to an average 62 mph to 65 mph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Oil prices will likely remain high regardless of whether a peace deal sticks.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Djokovic sticks to a sparse schedule these days, believing it gives him the best shot at finally moving clear of Margaret Court in terms of all-time major wins.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“This seems kind of pointless since our group is so small that everyone sticks together,” he said.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin