stick in

Example Sentences

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Atletico Madrid's trip to Arsenal in the league phase feels a long time ago, but it will stick in their mind not just for the four goals they shipped, but for their struggles in attack.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"Certain anthropomorphic phrases may even stick in readers' minds and can potentially shape public perception of AI in unhelpful ways," Aune said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Here are some flavorful takeaways — small yet memorable — that stick in mind from our several reporters in the room on Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The website for the bridge project says the bridge tower shape “reflects the curvature of a hockey stick in a slap shot.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Whatever words he was about to use seem to stick in his throat.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth