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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

She stuck with rural carnival and black-oriented theater settings for her appearances, and stayed South, never focusing on the big Northern cities and venues as Bessie Smith did.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

So even as AT&T raised prices over the last year — her last monthly bill was $138 — Adams stuck with the landline, believing it keeps her safer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

But Parks stuck with it, tirelessly promoting the sport via demos at hospitals, tennis clubs and even in car parks.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

For a single moment of neglect, I would be stuck with having this kid as a bus partner for the rest of the school year.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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