the sticks
Example Sentences
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Authorized to try, Muse failed; I took over and logged in, then passed the sticks back to the agent.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
That person was Dean Henderson who, even at such a young age, was clearly doing his part in reaffirming the notion it takes a certain type of character to stand between the sticks.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Long Germany's number two behind World Cup winner Manuel Neuer, Ter Stegen took over between the sticks after the former's retirement in 2024, but has suffered a series of injury setbacks.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
The equipment managers may have the most difficult job in the Olympic hockey tournament since they must prepare and maintain the sticks, skates, gloves and uniforms for 25 players, some of whom they’ve never met.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
She relished the familiar feeling of the sticks rolling faster and faster between her palms, the smell of smoke and then the gradual warmth.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
