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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His wages, however, are expected to stick at about £200,000 per week.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
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
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
“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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