stuck in
Example Sentences
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The industry is stuck in an uncomfortable position: Volumes remain weak after several years of price increases, as shoppers have pushed back against higher grocery bills.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
In the meantime, Blackpool is stuck in a whirlpool, where cheap accommodation draws in people down on their luck, who in turn place huge strain on local government services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department and CalFire responded to a call at around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday for a man stuck in a confined space, the Sheriff’s Department told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Analysts at Veson Nautical said Monday that about 189 oil tankers remain stuck in the Persian Gulf, some of them laden with oil.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Autumn slips her hand into mine and says, “Who cares? Isn’t this better than being stuck in the Eloko?”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
