stick down
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He ran, carrying the stick like a toy, and when we stopped to feed or rest he would put the stick down, eat, then pick it up again.
From Literature
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He would put the stick down carefully in front of him, or across his paws, and sleep, and when he awakened he would pick up the stick and it soon became a thing between us, the stick.
From Literature
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On faceoffs before 2015, the visiting player had to put his stick down first, giving his home rival a positioning edge that can make a difference.
From Washington Times
Now that’s only a factor at center ice because everywhere else the player closest to his own goal must put his stick down first.
From Washington Times
Meier said he needs to keep his stick down in that situation.
From Washington Post
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