sticks
Example Sentences
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Oil prices will likely remain high regardless of whether a peace deal sticks.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Their dormers hadn’t been built yet; the lawns hardly had grass; the trees were plants held steady by sticks, a piece of paper attached by wire to the branches: “Apple tree.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
But the feeling of being seen, of finding your people — even briefly — sticks with you long after the scents dissipate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
There were also traditional cooking utensils like wooden stirring sticks and pots.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
