get stuck

Example Sentences

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If people at the top stay longer, does everyone else get stuck?

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Pro tip: If you’re driving, leave yourself some snacks that won’t melt and some waters in the car so you have some sustenance if you do get stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Fed president said the central bank should be prepared to address elevated inflation proactively so that it doesn’t get stuck near 3% in the long run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Managed to get stuck in with a few battles and clearly wasn't going to just get out of the way of his team-mate, which delivered us some more fun wheel-to-wheel action.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“It’s like Guantanamo, except in California. I’m scared of what will happen if we get stuck here. There’s got to be something we can do....”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed