sticking
Example Sentences
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"They thought they didn't need to because the shirt was theirs. 'But the head sticking out of it is mine,' I told them."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Thank you for sticking up for both networking and your profession.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
A key sticking point with the United States, the energy impact of artificial intelligence was ultimately included in the final text, but only in terms of energy consumption.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
It also helps prevent proteins from folding incorrectly and sticking together in toxic aggregates.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Granted, their oil was valuable, since it kept metal hinges from sticking, but still.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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