unstuck

Example Sentences

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Over the last couple of years, the long-term political parallels between the U.S. and the United Kingdom seem to have come unstuck.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

But Van Veen came unstuck in a tight contest with Van Gerwen, who averaged seven points more than the European champion in the final to take victory.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

But they came unstuck in the freezing conditions at the stadium 200km north of the Arctic Circle, losing 3-1.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

It is almost like they lure teams into a false sense of security, allowing them to dream whether this is the day that the plan comes unstuck.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

Men and women had to flood the areas around their cars and pickups in order to get them unstuck; they pulled them free with Ray Gusdorf s tractor.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols