sticks

Example Sentences

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Because these brands are throwing things at the wall to see what sticks, they often fail to account for how much value a disciplined diner can actually extract from these deals.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

It is why, at all levels, there are only a handful of times each season that a referee sticks with their own decision.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“When the reputation sticks that it’s dirty to come here, it’s going to be a huge problem,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

If the Tillis-Alsobrooks compromise sticks, it would solve a major problem keeping the bill from proceeding and could trigger the Senate Banking Committee to vote on the bill as soon as this month.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Ben not owning the Ranch sticks out to me.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy