get stuck

Example Sentences

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“Poor Jason Bateman. How did an actor so charming, talented, attractive and versatile get stuck in so much dreck?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"It's self-centred. If you want it to be better then get stuck in. We're in government, this isn't a game," they added.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

George aero-commutes in a glass-domed saucer that folds into a briefcase, and still manages to get stuck in traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He said inflation could be one “skunk” — that prices may get stuck around 3% growth annually — but said there are other concerns including the geopolitical threats.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

It's probably nothing, and besides, I don't want to get stuck trying to explain about my field trip to Sears for the rest of the night.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements