sticks
Example Sentences
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There were handheld American flags on skinny sticks, midsize ones to display on a wall and majestic formal flags adorned with silky gold fringe.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
As the reporter tries to arrange a meeting between the Iraqi family and the haunted Marine, the movie sticks to character rather than conjuring up Hollywood-style plot complications.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
"We are looking for a leader who sticks to his plans, not just talking the promises that he makes," agreed Conrad Mutangili, a 19-year-old mechanical engineering student who had come out of curiosity.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
After a decade of playing it safe with “Mission: Impossible” and “Top Gun” sequels, this is what it looks like when Hollywood’s last classic movie star finally sticks out his neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The sheets don’t stay tucked, and the plastic mattress sticks to my skin.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
