stuck in

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of cargo ships from dozens of countries remain stuck in the Gulf.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. would escort commercial vessels stuck in the shipping corridor, in an operation he dubbed “Project Freedom.”

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Concerns around the first edition, in 2022, ranged from world champion Max Verstappen complaining about the track surface to fans getting stuck in long bathroom lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

If you’re feeling stuck in this job market, you’re not alone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

They were stuck in whatever time they’d been sent to.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin