stuck in

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Once stuck in the single-digits in public opinion polls with a handful of other Democratic candidates, Becerra rose quickly and unexpectedly following the political demise of former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The data come as the U.S. economy has been stuck in a “low-hire, low-fire” jobs environment, generally favoring those who have a job rather than those searching for one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Several attempts were made to get the whale - nicknamed "Timmy" and "Hope" - back into the North Sea, after it got stuck in the Baltic Sea in March.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

But growing evidence suggests that in Alzheimer's disease, these immune cells become stuck in a state of chronic activation.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

They’re still hidden in the cave, and she’s still stuck in the one position.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz