stick to
phrasal verb
stuck to; sticking to; sticks to
1
: to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do so
She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got there.
Please stick to the script/subject/rules.
Stick to the marked trails.
If you want to succeed, you've got to stick to it and not give up.
2
: to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)
I intend to stick to my promise/word.
She's sticking to her decision to retire.
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To keep your eyes happy and healthy, Ford says to stick to liners specially formulated for the waterline and try not to apply them every day.
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Siena Gagliano, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Chiefs 24, Bills 17 Walker: The Bills showed their maturity against the Ravens, sticking to a conservative game plan that mitigated the risk of deadly turnovers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Prioritize sleep: Getting enough sleep and sticking to a regular sleep schedule is important for stress regulation and reduction.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
For Qualcomm, try to stick to its Snapdragon 7 series or higher, and for MediaTek, the Dimensity 7000 series or higher is a good place to start.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
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Siena Gagliano, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Chiefs 24, Bills 17 Walker: The Bills showed their maturity against the Ravens, sticking to a conservative game plan that mitigated the risk of deadly turnovers.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Prioritize sleep: Getting enough sleep and sticking to a regular sleep schedule is important for stress regulation and reduction.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
For Qualcomm, try to stick to its Snapdragon 7 series or higher, and for MediaTek, the Dimensity 7000 series or higher is a good place to start.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Stick to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20to. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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