stick

Example Sentences

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Burnham has pledged to revive the economy but also stick to the current government's own rules on borrowing and spending.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

"We have been to different sporting events before so we knew that delays happen. Most of the other games get cancelled but a World Cup game, you just gotta stick it out."

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

For certain assignments, she tells students they have to stick with the class material or their grade will suffer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

While Burnham has sought to reassure bond investors by promising to stick to the government’s fiscal rules, he seems keen to increase spending, Pantheon Macroeconomics economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

I put the stick against his lips and tried to make him take it, but he let it fall to the ground.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen