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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But it’s also served deep-fried on a stick at Minnesota’s annual state fair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
If Betts can stick at shortstop, it would free Tommy Edman to play more center field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2025
Despite the show's success, Hollie plans to stick at their prison service job.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
“They have a real big future ahead if they stick at it,” Rossdale jokes about the Fab Four.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
“But you said every time he pointed that stick at anything, bad luck was sure to come.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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