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
Despite the show's success, Hollie plans to stick at their prison service job.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
On Wednesday, Gomes threw a couple other names into the potential mix: Prospects Miguel Vargas and Michael Busch, both of whom are infielders by trade but have yet to stick at any one spot defensively.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
Sargent argued his clients did not spit, yell or throw a stick at anyone.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
As soon as that piece of tinder is consumed—that stick at the edge of the fire—your son is destined to die.’”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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