sticking

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Most of us already know physical activity is important, but sticking with a routine can still feel challenging, especially when time is limited.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Bare midriff or not, Schiffer suggests bringing a layer if you’re sticking around for the night session: “You show up and it’s like boiling, and then by that night you’re freezing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The Hammond B3 swells on the verse’s first pass, sticking close to the song’s melody, but on the second, it jumps an octave in an improvisation that nearly scorches the ear.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

This could be a sticking point in this week's meeting.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But when Miel hopped off the pillar to join Zeke on the ground, he couldn’t see a bolt that was sticking out the side.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness