stick in
Example Sentences
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Until then, the money will stick in the default fund.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
"Certain anthropomorphic phrases may even stick in readers' minds and can potentially shape public perception of AI in unhelpful ways," Aune said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 19, 2026
Artemis III will stick in near-Earth orbit — closer to where the International Space Station sits as opposed to traveling into deep space like Artemis II.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Zero line-breaks is a stat that will stick in the throat until the rugby equivalent of the Heimlich manoeuvre is performed on this Scotland team.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
Dashes thrive in weak writing, because when thoughts are confused, it’s easier to stick in a lot of dashes than to organize a smoother sentence.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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