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

IPO a midsize stock, and you are stuck in S&P limbo until you make a profit, or become big enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

PC Nicholas Cox and PC Libby Chessor reacted quickly, grabbing hold of Albadri, releasing his foot, which got stuck in the railings, and dragging him onto the ground.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Why I’m stuck in a car that stinks of fast-food grease instead of getting ready for the movies.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller