stuck on

Example Sentences

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The CDC has emphasized that the risk to the American public “is extremely low” as American passengers stuck on the ship begin to return home.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The resulting juxtaposition offers a stark symbol of the economic fallout from the Iran war: Sailors are stuck on ships loaded with tens of millions of dollars worth of fertilizer, yet are left rationing food.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The Foreign Office has said it is "working urgently" to get British nationals stuck on board a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak home safely.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Approaching Twig when she got stuck on an idea was like approaching a wild bear.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller