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Examples of stick around in a Sentence
we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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At age 42 in 1973, Mays couldn’t outrun Father Time and sadly became a symbol of athletes who stick around a little too long.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 19 June 2024
DeChambeau stuck around Pinehurst following his win, interacting with fans and media members for hours.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 18 June 2024
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Despite their party’s repeal attempts, some Republicans are working closely with clean energy companies in their districts to ensure new factories and jobs stick around for the long haul.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 16 June 2024
That warm weather appears to be sticking around for the rest of February.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1878, in the meaning defined above
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
stick around
verb
: to stay or wait about : linger
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