the sticks
Example Sentences
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Jonathan Pidluzny, the Education Department’s deputy chief of staff, doesn’t ignore the sticks but emphasizes carrots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
That person was Dean Henderson who, even at such a young age, was clearly doing his part in reaffirming the notion it takes a certain type of character to stand between the sticks.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 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
No matter how fast they moved, how fast they cut and swiveled, how fast the sticks popped back and forth, I slowed everything down and remained focused.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
