stuck

Example Sentences

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Shipping journal Lloyd's List estimated around 800 ships have been stuck in the Gulf since the end of February, when hostilities broke out.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The cease-fire might even make it more likely that rates remain stuck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They stuck together through their 1981 World Series championship season, after which Lopes was traded to the Oakland Athletics for Lance Hudson, a utility player who never made the major leagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"You've had nearly 800 ships stuck in there for several weeks. Most of them are now loaded with cargo, so the priority is going to be to get them out."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

So the line had stuck in my head.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom