stick in
Example Sentences
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Atletico Madrid's trip to Arsenal in the league phase feels a long time ago, but it will stick in their mind not just for the four goals they shipped, but for their struggles in attack.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 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
Despite this sequel’s thin and rote stretches, it once again closes strong with a few images that will stick in your head for at least a week or two.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
The website for the bridge project says the bridge tower shape “reflects the curvature of a hockey stick in a slap shot.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
In the grassless section in front of the house, a baby is crawling on top of a dog with black matted fur, and a boy of about six is poking a stick in the dirt.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
