stick around
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“We wouldn’t expect these animals to stick around through the late winter, for example. They’re going to move further back south as water gets colder,” Talwar said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The job cuts included a mix of layoffs and voluntary buyouts, which allowed employees to decide if they wanted to stick around for the company’s transformation, Jain said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The film-makers also asked him to stick around for a scene, casting him as the train guard with a line of dialogue.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
That means the warmer, stickier coastal conditions will probably stick around through the fall, and probably the first half of winter, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
“I wish I could stick around, Jax, but it’s almost time for dinner. I think we’d better head home. Is there anything else you need?”
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
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