stuck

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Jamshidi has family members, including his brother—who worked in a high-risk post as a security guard for the U.S. consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, for years—his sister-in-law, niece and nephew stuck in Camp As Sayliyah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

U.S. stocks have been stuck in a steady grind lower since the start of the Iran conflict in late February.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Eventually, they reach the bottom electrode, creating a permanent connection that short-circuits the device and leaves it stuck in the on state.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Remember, too, that Russell was still stuck behind Piastri.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

With a smirk he stuck an arm out to stop me while simultaneously dangling it just out of my reach.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin