sticks

Example Sentences

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He has taken enough statistics classes to know that he needs a little more data from his time between the sticks with a U.S. jersey on his shoulders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

In the face of a financial quagmire, why not throw up a few glow sticks?

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

The final text of the legislation sticks with a version from the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

That person was Dean Henderson who, even at such a young age, was clearly doing his part in reaffirming the notion it takes a certain type of character to stand between the sticks.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Instead, she ruffles Dad’s graying hair and sticks out her tongue like they didn’t just spend eighteen years hating each other.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller