stick at

Example Sentences

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We all tried to drive him off, rattling a stick at him through the bars of the gate, and shouting at him to go away—Karli hurled some dung at him once—but none of it was any use.

From Literature

Based on the CPI numbers, many economists expected February’s core PCE inflation to stick at 3% or 3.1%.

From The Wall Street Journal

I have made many mistakes in my life, and will probably make many more, but I hope never to throw a stick at a bear again.

From Literature

“He was just standing out there in the storm with his long white hair and his robe waving in the wind; pointing that stick at our house. Every time the lightning flashed, I could see him as plain as day. He looked pleased and happy, and had a warm smile on his face. We’re going to have good luck, Jay Berry, you can be sure of that.”

From Literature

“He was just standing there, pointing that stick at our house.”

From Literature