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
Experts say the opportunity can be truly life-changing for people - if they can stick at it.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 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
The Mariners are scheduled to face mostly right-handed starting pitchers over the next week, and Trammell figures to get another long look to prove he can stick at the major-league level.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2023
“You’ll think of something,” he said easily, brandishing his stick at an invisible enemy.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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