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stuck with

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  1. Saddled or burdened with; also, unable to get rid of. For example, Once again Dean was stuck with the check for all of the dinner guests, or She's my sister-in-law so I'm stuck with her. [Mid-1800s]


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Cherneff: One letter that really stuck with me was written by a woman named Lucy Lee, who described being freed and immediately being told that her children could not go with her.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

It has not yet priced who gets stuck with the bill.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The love for the game, competitive drive, and even bat control stuck with him.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

After the rush to get to a deal, the two sides are now stuck with the more difficult decisions needed to put it into practice.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“Rather be one man down than be stuck with him,” the other says with a laugh.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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