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

One of them falls asleep to episodes hoping some of the details stick in his head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

If I don’t do it now, I might never have the courage to say the words out loud, I might lose them altogether, they might stick in mv throat and choke me in my sleep.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins