stick

Example Sentences

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Unlike typical TV shows, “The Pitt” requires many background actors to stick around for multiple episodes to maintain visual continuity in its real-time format.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“More often, it is a reminder to stick to the process.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The ball doesn't stick, and you have to find your team-mate in the final third and be cute and be clever.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He reckoned investors would need to see a solid break higher during the overnight session for these gains to really stick.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Steam crinkled her hair as she used a forked stick to drop in red-hot stones.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver