stick at
Britishverb
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to continue constantly at
to stick at one's work
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to be prepared to do anything; be unscrupulous or ruthless
Example Sentences
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Based on the CPI numbers, many economists expected February’s core PCE inflation to stick at 3% or 3.1%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
If Betts can stick at shortstop, it would free Tommy Edman to play more center field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025
Experts say the opportunity can be truly life-changing for people - if they can stick at it.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2024
Miller blasted a long shot toward the Oilers’ net and Lindholm picked it up, kicking the puck to his stick at the bottom of the slot, then shovelling a backhanded shot into the Edmonton net.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2024
The Death Danda, as if it were matching her mood, hopped and danced, then turned from a purple compact into an imposing stick at the blink of an eye.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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